Paralegal (Carrollton, TX, US, 75006) at SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting | Talent Acquisition Software

1. Description of Essential Job Functions:

1. Contract Review and Management

1. Assist with all aspects of basic and complex commercial and corporate transactions, including drafting, negotiating, review, and revision of a variety of types of agreements.
2. Manage the lifecycle of contracts, including obtaining commercial terms from business partners, verifying delegation of authority, routing for approvals and execution, and tracking key contract dates.
3. Assist with the setup, configuration, use, and ongoing maintenance of a Contract Lifecycle Management system and subsequent management of the Company’s contract library.
4. Develop, implement, and maintain contract-specific policies and procedures that align with Company objectives and promote operational excellence.

2. Litigation and Disputes

1. Assist with litigation matters by, among other things as assigned, document collection, discovery responses, and litigation holds.
2. Under attorney supervision, handle civil subpoenas and third-party requests for information.
3. Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to manage all aspects of active litigation, pre-litigation claims, and administrative proceedings, including but not limited to EEOC or other employment charges.

3. Corporate Governance and Administrative

1. Draft and manage corporate records.
2. Obtain and maintain business and other operational licenses as needed.
3. Assist the General Counsel with training events, budgeting, invoice review, document coordination, and other tasks as assigned.

2. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

III. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of practical experience as a working paralegal.
• Solid background working in a fast paced, corporate legal environment. 
• Broad experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and contract lifecycle management.

Computer Skills

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with legal automation tools and platforms – experience with Agiloft a strong plus.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Paralegal (CP), Registered Paralegal (RP), or Professional Paralegal (PP) is preferred. 

Other Skills, Abilities, or Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Possess a proactive and energetic approach.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
• Understanding of and experience negotiating construction contracts.
• Ability to use an effective assertive communication style to accomplish work tasks.
• Ability to analyze information, assess issues, make recommendations and clearly articulate them.
• Ability to communicate on a one-to-one basis and before groups to obtain or provide information.
• Strong written communication, administrative, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and processes.
• The ability to communicate complex legal issues and risks in terms non-legal colleagues can understand.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; self-starter with high drive and a quality results orientation.
• Is personable, an expert communicator, and comfortable with providing legal advice on less than perfect information and under time constraints.
• Ability to make timely, sound, well-informed, and objective decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Highly collaborative including willingness and ability to collaborate with internal customers and other functional groups to provide optimal solutions while complying with regulatory and company guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines and conflicting demands, and handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality - Ability to appropriately handle, maintain, and safeguard highly confidential, proprietary, and sensitive matters.
• Credibility - Ability to establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees to be an effective listener and problem solver of employee issues.

Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements:

• This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 50% in-office work.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.

• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations.

• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.