Business Wire
press release distribution and regulatory disclosure
ContractAdministrator/Paralegal
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“Contract Administrator/Paralegal at Business Wire. Skills: contractual drafting, negotiation, administration, contract lifecycle management, compliance. Review, draft, negotiate and edit agreements, primarily related to the company’s sales and procurement contracts.. Serve as system administrator or super-use for the Legal Team’s contract lifecycle management platform (CLM) (e. g. , DocuSign IAM).”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; independent/critical/analytical thinking skills
pre-employment background check will be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least three (3) years’ experience negotiating agreements (sales, procurement, or licensing) and performing administrative functions for compliance, privacy or corporate governance projects in either an in-house or law firm setting., Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, across organizational and geographic boundaries, and meet deadlines., Ability to effectively negotiate contracts and collaborate with other teams throughout the entire contracting process., Ability to proactively prioritize, multitask, and collaborate in a team environment., Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign., Ability to work independently and with proficient time management skills., problem-solving skills and independent/critical/analytical thinking skills., Attention to detail and accuracy., Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Have
Associateachelors degree, Paralegal certification or JD candidates preferred., Experience with Salesforce, Hubspot, and JIRA is a plus.
What You'll Do.
Review, draft, negotiate and edit agreements, primarily related to the company’s sales and procurement contracts., Serve as system administrator or super-use for the Legal Team’s contract lifecycle management platform (CLM) (e.
, DocuSign IAM)., Support CLM implementation, enhancements, and ongoing optimization., Help administer the Legal Sales database using DocuSign IAM, Microsoft Office Suite and other applications., Partner with Sales, Finance, and IT on contract process automation., Responsible for assigned agreements throughout the entire contracting process up to execution and implementation., Work closely with the Security and Finance teams as required when negotiating agreements., Maintain a high level of understanding of the Company’s internal components (such as Sales, Customer Implementation, Security, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, etc.
) and knowledge of the Company’s products and services., Assist the sales department in the completion and execution of the contract process., Partnering with other departments to assist and facilitate the completion of third party questionnaires and compliance requests., Assist with various compliance matters from time to time, including data privacy and ethics., Assist with corporate governance and entity management activities, including corporate filings and policy management., Maintenance of the Legal Team files and procedures, including contract administration and compliance matters.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interacting with and assisting the Sales Team and outside clients; Partner with Sales, Finance, and IT on contract process automation; Work closely with the Security and Finance teams as required when negotiating agreements; Assist the sales department in the completion and execution of the contract process; Partnering with other departments to assist and facilitate the completion of third party questionnaires and compliance requests; collaborate with other teams throughout the entire contracting process; collaborate in a team environment
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
contract lifecycle management, CLM implementation, enhancements, and ongoing optimization, legal workflows, automations, or intake systems
Full Job Description
## Description Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning! Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences. The Contract Administrator/Paralegal will assist the Legal Team with contractual drafting, negotiation and administration, including interacting with and assisting the Sales Team and outside clients. The individual will also have responsibility in supporting regulatory compliance. ## What You Will Do Review, draft, negotiate and edit agreements, primarily related to the company’s sales and procurement contracts. Serve as system administrator or super-use for the Legal Team’s contract lifecycle management platform (CLM) (e.g., DocuSign IAM). Support CLM implementation, enhancements, and ongoing optimization. Help administer the Legal Sales database using DocuSign IAM, Microsoft Office Suite and other applications. Partner with Sales, Finance, and IT on contract process automation. Responsible for assigned agreements throughout the entire contracting process up to execution and implementation. Work closely with the Security and Finance teams as required when negotiating agreements. Maintain a high level of understanding of the Company’s internal components (such as Sales, Customer Implementation, Security, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, etc.) and knowledge of the Company’s products and services. Assist the sales department in the completion and execution of the contract process. Partnering with other departments to assist and facilitate the completion of third party questionnaires and compliance requests. Assist with various compliance matters from time to time, including data privacy and ethics. Assist with corporate govern
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