Contracts Specialist/Paralegal - Downers Grove, United States - Roadrunner Freight

Description

The Contracts Specialist / Paralegal reports directly to the VP of Human Capital (HR) and Legal and manages the full contract lifecycle.

The Contract Specialist will provide support to the organization in reviewing and negotiating contracts, maintaining all related data and documentation, and will act as the point of contact for all Terms and Conditions and Statements of Work (NDA, MSA, T&C, SOW, etc.).

• Manage the full cycle contract process by creating templates using pre-approved language, developing a system for tracking amendments and changes, and providing a centralized point of expertise and accountability to ensure that contractual requirements are met.
• Review contracts and provide suggested edits to the VP of Human Capital and Legal.
• Independently negotiate and implement new contracts, statements of work, and amendments.
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Operations, IT, and Sales departments and internal users on a variety of related matters.
• Advise management and stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations.
• Ensure compliance with vendor requirements and drive cost efficiency.
• Compile and analyze data as required, maintain historical information on all contracts.
• Direct and assist on other legal matters and projects as needed, including contract reviews and negotiation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

• 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, or Legal.
• Solid knowledge of and ability to recognize typical contractual provisions (term, termination, renewal, non-compete, etc.)
• Well experienced in legal writing, as well as creating and maintaining SOPs for the Legal department, and promoting best practices to the organization at every level.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to work on projects independently or with little supervision. Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complexities across a wide range of internal and external parties in a remote environment.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Prior experience working with contract management software is preferred, but not required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, or years of relevant work experience

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Physical Demands:
• Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others via the telephone, computer, or in person.
• Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace.

The Contracts Specialist / Paralegal reports directly to the VP of Human Capital (HR) and Legal and manages the full contract lifecycle.

The Contract Specialist will provide support to the organization in reviewing and negotiating contracts, maintaining all related data and documentation, and will act as the point of contact for all Terms and Conditions and Statements of Work (NDA, MSA, T&C, SOW, etc.).