Contracts and Legal Department Administrator

Responsibilities

• Oversee Company contract administration and processing, including maintenance of the lifecycle of all Company contracts.
• Own and manage the legal request intake and review process.
• Maintain Company contract templates, including updating as required.
• Create and optimize processes for contracts, litigation, and compliance tracking.
• Assist with developing templates, playbooks, and SOPs for recurring legal tasks.
• Assist with identifying and implementing automation tools to reduce manual work.
• Develop and implement document naming conventions.
• Interact with Company leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day assistance in contracting and other operational needs requiring legal support.
• Maintain the official electronic files of the Company.
• Maintain and file corporate records.
• Independently draft, review, and process routine contracts and legal documents.
• Project manage Legal Department-related projects.
• Provide ongoing help and input on Legal Department process efficiencies, including assistance with developing, implementing, and updating legal review processes.
• Provide administrative support as needed within the Legal Department, including assisting the attorneys with day-to-day operational support, formatting documents, and other activities as needed.
• Work on other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree, contract management experience, and paralegal experience.
• Experience implementing and managing a contract/document management system.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, vendors, and contracting parties with limited attorney instruction or oversight.
• Superb organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven team player willing to pitch-in on projects outside of normal responsibilities.
• Ability to balance workload amid interruption and change in priorities, potentially multiple times within the same workday.
• Ability to work well under pressure and evolving changes within the Company.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Company matters.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and the Google suite of products.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a friendly, positive, and professional demeanor.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.