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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Paralegal - Contracts is responsible for administering law department systems and processes that track and manage contracts; drafting, analyzing and revising contracts and related communications under the supervision of an attorney; and facilitating contract processing between business units and the legal team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Work with company lawyers to perform paralegal functions involving contracts.
- Review proposed contracts for compliance with company policy and advise appropriate business stakeholders of any noncompliance.
- Implement and execute processes, workflows and tools to improve Law Department efficiency, including contracts review, management and retention.
- Draft communications with outside parties related to ongoing and expiring contracts.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant legal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Paralegal education or certification and previous paralegal experience preferred.
- General understanding of basic state and federal laws preferred.
- General understanding of contracts preferred.
- Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; establish trust and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent computer and technical skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience using Cobblestone or other contract management software a plus.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Customer service mindset; demonstrated success working with business partners in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment to achieve results.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
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Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- 2+ years of relevant legal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Paralegal education or certification
- General understanding of state and federal laws
- General understanding of contracts
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent computer and technical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
Smithfield Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out as a strong component of the package, with a 401(k) match repeatedly characterized as competitive. This element is portrayed as a meaningful contributor to overall total rewards beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life coverage. Insurance quality is often positioned as a notable strength relative to other parts of the employment experience.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently framed as competitive for the industry, particularly for skilled trades and certain salaried roles. Overtime availability is depicted as a major lever that can materially increase take-home pay in many settings.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.
