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 negotiating and closing commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments)
- Experience with contract administration, drafting, and contract reviews
- Familiarity with and ability to support/become an expert in a contract management system
- Ability to apply company policy/position statements and advise on contractual rights and obligations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
- Experience or willingness to utilize Microsoft CoPilot and other secure AI tools offered by the company
What We Do
Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.
