Senior Paralegal - Commercial
Position Summary:
The Senior Commercial Paralegal will play a key role in supporting the Legal Department with a primary focus on commercial contracting and transactional matters. This position will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, assisting with contract negotiations, and serving as a liaison between the Legal Department and internal business units. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting in-house legal teams, particularly in the energy or related industries, and possess a high level of professionalism, organization, and judgment.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and revise a variety of commercial agreements, including fuel supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), franchise agreements, incentive contracts, and contract amendments.
Support attorneys in contract negotiations with vendors, suppliers, franchisees, and other third parties.
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Compliance) to gather information, ensure contract accuracy, and align on business terms.
Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking key dates, renewals, and obligations using contract management tools.
Maintain and update contract templates, clause libraries, and internal playbooks.
Conduct legal research and provide summaries or guidance on applicable regulations, contractual issues, and legal trends affecting the energy industry.
Coordinate with outside counsel as needed and manage related documentation.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior legal team members or contract administrators.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program strongly preferred.
Minimum of 6-8 years of paralegal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracts in a corporate legal department.
Prior experience in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with fuel supply agreements, NDAs, franchise agreements, incentive contracts, and contract amendments.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal operations best practices.
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Professional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
High degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability.
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