CONTRACTS SPECIALIST/PARALEGAL
Location: Rye Brook, New York
Description: Compass Group is in need of CONTRACTS SPECIALIST/PARALEGAL right now, this job will be depute in New York. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Compass is seeking applicants for a Contract Specialist to work in its Corporate Legal Department for corporate counsel.
Responsibilities:
Use of Remedy database, pending list an! d hard files for open pending items prior to RFP/contract signatures.
Develop working relationships with sales representatives and assist them as necessary through the legal process involved in Request for Proposal (RFP) and Contract review, including completion of legal forms, signatures, etc.
Track pending contracts and RFPs from time of receipt in-house through execution or bid. This process involves monitoring receipt of RFPs, maintaining a calendar to ensure deadlines are met, coordinating and processing necessary legal forms for submission with proposals and/or obtaining signed versions of contracts, waivers, etc.
Assist counsel, as necessary, in reviewing RFPs/contracts, preparing legal forms and drafting legal memos/responses and/or initial contracts.
Type contract review and RFP memos and accurately redline complicated contracts.
Assist counsel in drafting amendments and/or addenda to existing contracts.
Develop and maintain accurate contrac! t files. Coordinate with sales and operations personnel to ens! ure fully executed contracts are received and send sales/ops pending e-mails about open contracts/RFPs to determine status. Close files/update files as necessary.
Input and update contracts in the contract database for your attorney(s) area of responsibility.
Assist counsel with research pertaining to applicable laws and regulations.
Perform general administrative tasks including answering phone, copying, correspondence, travel arrangements, set up conference calls, filing, labeling, scanning, e-mailing, schedule of counsel, vacation scheduling, expense reports, special projects, etc.
3+ years support experience in an administrative capacity
Previous redlining experience required
Exceptional written and oral communication and contract drafting skills and strong analytical ability are essential
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills and able to work independently within the bounds of the position
Team player with str! ong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with various internal departments
Aptitude to work in fast-paced, diverse and challenging environment
Prior experience with contract management solutions highly desired
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft including, Word 2010, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat 10.
Excellent detail skills, fast accurate typing, and contract experience a must
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
AtCompass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency andquality attract the highest caliber level of service our clientsdeserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitivecompensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for acareer where you set the standard for personal advancement, then CompassGroup North America is for you! Working together, we will continue toexperience success as the industry's best.
Achieving leadership in the fo! odservice industry
CompassGroup North America is a diversity growth! -oriented organization. Ourgoal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistenttreatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates.EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V
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This job will be opened on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:32:44 GMT
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