Contract Paralegal

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. 

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. 

One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Assist and provide a range of legal support to Director, Legal Affairs, Corporate Counsel, General Counsel and other Knapp Departments as directed in a fast-paced, growing office. 

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

Supporting Legal, Executive Team and external General Counsel as follows:

• Monitor progress of tasks assigned to external General Counsel to ensure on-time delivery. Provide progress updates to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Coordination of contract review: 
• Document distribution: Send contracts/agreements to designated recipients for review and comment.
• Perform quality review of required clauses and complete contract summary sheet.
• Ensure required alignment and review is done with appropriate internal stakeholders. Schedule internal review meetings. Manage editing of the agreement in real time and record all action items. 
• Collect required information (i.e. tax matrix, KAG IT/ Data Security review, etc.) from internal departments. Manage response timelines for efficient process completion. 
• After above items are finalized, provide redlines to stakeholders/customers/suppliers. Arrange meetings, manage document review and record keeping, record action items. Coordinate follow-up meetings as required. 
• Initiate and coordinate the approval and signature process through Docusign or customer’s requested platform.
• Present contract summary sheet including non-standard clauses at handover meetings and circulate to designated recipients. 
• Review, edit, and prepare draft legal documents including notice letters, requests for information and general correspondence. 
• Prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Provide administrative assistance to Legal Team as needed. 
• Coordinate with the Legal Executive Assistant to assist with legal documents and filings as needed. 

WHAT YOU HAVE

•  Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Certificate program in paralegal studies.
•  5+ years of experience working in a medium or large law firm or corporate environment.
•  Experience in the supply chain industry, construction law, technology contracts and/or software contracts 
•  Experience preparing legal documents and understanding legal language and terminology.
•  Strong proofreading/editing skills required.
•  Relevant computer knowledge and experience.

Key Competencies:

•  Research skills
•  Planning and organizing
•  Time management
•  Ability to change tasks with short notice 
•  Information monitoring
•  Strong communication skills
•  Attention to detail and accuracy
•  Commitment to confidentiality
•  Teamwork
•  Ability to handle multiple tasks of varying priority 

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime as required by work
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirement may include sitting, stooping, bending, visual acuity, finger dexterity, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds

WHAT YOU WILL GET

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”