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Convergint Technologies LLC Commercial Contracts Paralegal - Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid) in Schaumburg, Illinois
Description
Convergint is looking for an experienced Commercial Contracts Paralegal (or Administrator) to provide support with commercial contracts and contract lifecycle management processes within the Legal Department. The Commercial Contracts Paralegal will partner with internal business colleagues to achieve desired results while minimizing legal and operational risks for Convergint. The Commercial Contracts Paralegal will be part of a dynamic legal team which provides opportunity for career growth.
The role is hybrid and will sit onsite 3 days/week and 2 days remote.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional member of the Legal Department.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in SDM Magazine‘s 2023 Top Systems Integrators Report. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What You’ll Do
Review, draft, negotiate and facilitate execution of various types of commercial contracts such as construction contracts, maintenance contracts, managed services agreements, master service agreements, data privacy agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, NDAs, sourcing and professional services agreements, in order to meet legal, finance, compliance, and regulatory requirements per internal processes and procedures.
Review contract terms to identify any potential risk or compliance issues which deviate from company contract guidelines and risk tolerances.
Review documents related to bids or contracts and provides guidance to sales and others in the formation and execution of contractual agreements.
Knowledge of the US government system of federal, state, and local government and their agencies.
Act as liaison between the Legal Department and the business to process the customer and vendor contracts.
Collaborate with multiple departments including finance, operations, IT, procurement and other cross functional groups on contractual issues and other projects.
Draft or update processes, guidelines and policies as needed to support customer and vendor contracts.
Ability to work agreements originating from anywhere globally.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Requirements
Education: Associates or Bachelors degree.
Paralegal degree or paralegal certification preferred.
3-5 years reviewing, revising, negotiating and summarizing various commercial agreements, construction legal experience preferred.
Business and technical knowledge of key contract terms and legal issues in contracts.
Familiarity with AIA forms and other construction industry templates is a plus.
Commitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace, and ability to contribute to a sense of belonging in the broader Legal Department.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
Flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented and self-starter.
Customer service and detail-oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication and contract drafting skills.
Familiarity with processing contracts through a contract lifecycle management system.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
Fun & Laughter Day Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
Life insurance & Disability Plan
Wellness Program
401K Matching Plan
Colleague Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary and compensation plan
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
And much more…
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit our Convergint careers site (https://www.convergint.com/careers/career-opportunities/) to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Experience
Preferred
- 3-5
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)