Paralegal

Our client, a successful marketing & advertising company, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal/Contracts Specialist to join their legal team. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance support, while serving as a key liaison between the legal department and cross-functional teams such as sales, finance, and operations.

Location: Shelton, CT

Role: Corporate Paralegal/Contracts Specialist

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 (DOE) great benefits!

Schedule: Hybrid (2 or 3 days in office)

Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts such as sales agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts to align with company policies and legal standards.
• Legal Research: Researching applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards to support sales transactions and ensure compliance with local, state, or international requirements.
• Compliance Support: Assisting with adherence to regulatory requirements, such as data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), consumer protection laws, and other marketing-specific laws and regulations.
• Cross-functional Support: Collaborating with sales, finance, and other departments to support contract processes, resolve legal issues, and ensure alignment with business goals. Facilitate communication and coordination across teams to address contract clarifications, compliance concerns, or disputes efficiently.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential legal risks and escalating them to management for resolution.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of contracts, correspondence, and legal documents for audits or future reference.
• Dispute Resolution: Assisting in resolving disputes with customers or vendors, including gathering documentation or coordinating with legal counsel.
• Outside Counsel Management: Coordinating with external legal counsel to obtain specialized advice or representation. Managing communication, document sharing, and billing processes with outside counsel to ensure efficient and cost-effective support.
• Litigation Support: Assisting outside counsel in litigation or disputes, including gathering and organizing discovery requests, preparing documents, coordinating with internal stakeholders to support case preparation and management.
  

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in legal, contracts, or compliance-related roles.
• Strong understanding of contracts, data privacy regulations, and compliance standards.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and contract management software is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal operations or legal tech platforms (e.g., Ironclad, DocuSign CLM) preferred.
  

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