Paralegal

TOMRA is on a mission to develop a circular economy—one where waste is treated as a valuable resource. We help to do this by not only developing the technologies that enable the collection and sorting of waste, but by empowering the implementation of policies that enable the reuse and recycling of those materials.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

TOMRA is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognize the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances. TOMRA is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organization.

The Paralegal/Contract Manager will be responsible for supporting the Legal Team in the TOMRA Collection Americas business based in Shelton, CT. TOMRA operates multiple processing facilities in the Northeast, as well as transportation depots, and redemption centers. TOMRA partners with various beverage distributors and has various customers in the retail, institutional and commercial businesses segments. This position reports to and works closely with the Director, Corporate Counsel. This position will be primarily responsible for managing a large volume of contract matters (including drafting, revising, and saving contracts, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing the Company’s contract database). It is also responsible for coordinating and administering a variety of ongoing legal initiatives and projects, as needed. This is a hybrid position that requires at least 2-3 days in the Shelton office per week.

Contract Management

• Take ownership of entire contract management process from beginning to end.  Promptly and accurately document process throughout the various stages (i.e., request, drafting, execution, and post-execution).  
• Draft contracts using available templates, including sales agreements, contract renewals, and amendments.
• Work with company employees, at all levels, to ascertain the correct information to draft, revise, and finalize agreements.
• Send out agreements for electronic signature and follow-up on contract status.
• Promptly and accurately file signed agreements and other contract-related documents in online document storage database and enter agreements into Company’s contract management system.  Track relevant post-execution deadlines.
• Review and respond to routine questions from company employees related to real estate leases, draft related contract amendments, and correspond with landlords as needed.
• Proactively collaborate with individuals throughout the organization to complete tasks, from entry level up through the senior leadership.

Administrative Assistance

• Draft various other business and legal documents under the guidance of an attorney and using templates where available, such as letters and corporate governance documents.

• Intake legal matters, including handling service of process through our online vendor.
• General support of the legal department.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience working as a paralegal or in a comparable role in a legal environment (e.g., Legal Secretary with significant contract drafting experience).
• Experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Experience using electronic document storage and document management systems.

• This is a hybrid role, where the position is expected to report into the Shelton, CT office at least 2-3 days per week and as needed.
• Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with some flexibility)

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance + other voluntary offerings
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid time off within first year
• $96,000 Annually, non-exempt