Corporate Paralegal/ Contracts - Hasbrouck Heights, United States - WTEC Energy

WTEC Energy

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Hasbrouck Heights, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Profile:

At WTEC Energy, we help bring power to millions of people and businesses across the United States. Headquartered in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, we are a leading manufacturer servicing the energy market with locations in 4 states.

WTEC Energy is a privately held company committed to providing innovative, sustainable energy products and solutions for today and tomorrow.

We service and support diverse markets including: Renewables (Solar and Wind), Electric Utility (Transmission, Substation and Distribution), Oil & Gas (Refineries and Production), Communications (Fiber Optic), Industrial OEM (Wind Turbine) and Petrochemical.

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the attorney, the paralegal will support all entities and business units on legal matters, including but not limited to reviewing, drafting & negotiating contract terms (as appropriate with the position)

Essential functions and duties
Under close supervision of the Attorney the Paralegal will:

Review purchase orders, contracts, and other legal documents
Serve as liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages
Recognize and analyze potential risks that contract terms and any changes to those terms may pose to the company
Review, draft and/or negotiate construction contracts, vendor agreements, purchase orders, and material supplier contracts.
Deliver concise legal documents and communications to internal business partners with support of attorney as appropriate
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements
Experience reviewing and working with contracts is a must.

1 year experience in manufacturing or construction industries preferred.

Excellent overall computer and legal research skills (i.e., Westlaw) as well as proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Proactive and proven success at meeting deadlines independently.

Detail oriented and high ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced legal/corporate work environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must have a high level of legal writing skills.

Ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office setting.

This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines to perform day to day duties and activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Benefits

We offer our employees competitive benefits package, which includes a comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Plan, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, and Education/Certification assistance.

_WTEC Energy is an equal opportunity. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds._

Pay:
$50, $55,000.00 per year

Benefits: