Paralegal

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide paralegal support in all stages of the contract lifecycle – including review, negotiation, execution and post-execution management of contracts.

1. Draft contract amendments, policies and procedures, and various correspondence, including notice, default and termination letters
2. Assist in the drafting, updating, and review of various contracts, including providing initial redlines and comments for attorney review
3. Assist in monitoring key dates and deadlines for contract execution, termination, and renewal
4. Ensure relevant and necessary business information is included in schedules/appendices and exhibits as required
5. Assist in conducting advertisement reviews
6. Create reports, PowerPoints, and spreadsheets to support legal initiatives
7. Facilitate appropriate approvals and execution of contract documents
8. Assist in maintaining internal contract database and contract management system
9. Assist in the review and completion of credit applications and lottery licenses
10. Assist attorney with contract related questions and miscellaneous needs on a day-to-day basis
11. Perform legal research for specific state and federal laws and regulations, and draft corresponding research memoranda
12. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
13. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
14. Participate in special projects in the legal department, as needed
15. Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Certification in paralegal studies from an American Bar Association approved program required
• Minimum three years’ paralegal experience preferred
• Experience in contract review and other general corporate legal work preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Intermediate DocuSign skills
• Experience using JIRA and/or Icertis is preferred
• Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a confidential manner
• Professional demeanor when communicating in person or via email or phone
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

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