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Logistics Contract Paralegal
3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250 Plano, TX 75075 US
Posted: 09/25/2024
2024-09-25
2025-02-13
Job Number: 39759
Job Description
Salary Range: $35.00 ~$43.00/hr                                                             Â
Key Responsibilities:
Physical Demands:
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance
- Process budget requests and invoices, expenses and reimbursements and the like
- Maintain and update logistics-related licenses and insurance policies
- Organize and prepare for meetings, events, presentations and reports
- Contract Management
- Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts
- Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters
- Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies
- Contract Negotiation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions
- Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders
- Strive to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong client relationships
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders
- Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes
- Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team’s shared folders and files
- Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other referencesÂ
- Legal Research and Compliance
- Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry
- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry
- Litigation Support and Others
- Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes
- Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal clients in a clear and understandable manner
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Requirements/Qualifications: - College degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry
- High energy, fast learner, flexible and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment
- Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required
- Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude
- Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
- Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a good team player
- Work across time zones and cultures with a cross functional group of stakeholders
- Proficient with software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); and ability to conduct internet research and learn to use internal contract management tools such as Cello, our integrated logistics platform
- Understanding of logistics and supply chains industry a plus
Physical Demands:
- The position requires the ability to talk and hear while performing the duties of this job.
- The position requires the ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.Â
- The position requires dexterity to write and use computer keyboard and mouse.
- The position requires multitasking and solving complex issues, occasionally in a fast-paced environment.
- This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, materials and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
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