Contracts Associate - Paralegal

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reviewing 1st Line Drafts of contracts to verify accuracy, terminology and specifications as per 
Standard Operating Procedure or Playbook
• Ensure timely and accurate entry into the contract management system with signatures from 
counterparties
• Summarize contracts and track certain provisions in the contract management system as directed 
by legal department policies and procedures.
• Communicate summary of contract provisions to various stakeholders within the business
• To manage the Tracker for all the High Risk Agreement with Key Clauses
SKILLS:
• Expert English drafting and communication skills is a must.
• Experience in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts companies based in the United States 
(both US and India based contracts)
• Demonstrated accountability and keen ability to meet aggressive time frames
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of business law and contractual obligations.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills needed for analyzing the risk in 
agreement
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience following up and keeping internal stakeholders accountable for timelines
EXPERIENCES/BACKGROUND:
• Paralegal certificate other similar certification
• 3 years of experience drafting/reviewing commercial contracts for a US based company
• Experience utilizing contract management systems for US based companies
 

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