The Senior Corporate Paralegal role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and executing contracts with a heavy focus on document redlining and negotiation. This role will report to the Chief Operations Counsel and work closely with multiple departments at Acosta Group, e.g. finance, business leaders, etc.
Our ideal candidate has previous experience with contract administration, is experienced with legal requirements for contract drafting and contract reviews, ensures all contracts conform to company standards and requirements, and can manage the contract and commercial management aspects for the various responsibilities, skills, and experiences outlined below.
ResponsibilitiesA highly motivated, flexible individual that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining confidentiality.
Review, redline/draft, negotiate and close commercial contracts, including mutual non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, statements of work, broker agreements, amendments, and supporting documents.
Apply best practices to identify the most efficient path to document a business deal. Serve as a liaison to explain such best practice to internal stakeholders.
Follow contract management process controls to verify contract documents are fully approved and vetted internally before presenting to the business or client.
Support and become an expert in Acosta Group’s contract management system that tracks all contracts, approvals, and storage of fully executed contracts.
Revise documents for adherence to company policy/position statements, and advise on contractual rights and obligations, and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
Monitor and recommend adjustments to commercial strategies and contractual terms based on audits, market conditions, and changes in law.
Regularly identify avenues to more efficiently process Acosta Group deals. For example, utilizing Microsoft CoPilot and other secure artificial intelligence tools offered by Acosta Group.
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Experience efficiently negotiating and closing commercial contracts.
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About UsSkills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department
- Experience reviewing, redlining, drafting, negotiating, and closing commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, broker agreements, amendments)
- Previous experience with contract administration
- Experience with legal requirements for contract drafting and contract reviews
- Ability to follow contract management process controls and manage contract lifecycle in a contract management system
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to apply and communicate best practices to internal stakeholders and recommend commercial strategy adjustments
What We Do
Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit www.acosta.com.
