Mercer

SeniorLegalSpecialist

$81–81k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Legal Specialist at Mercer. Skills: Contract management, Legal review, Risk management. Manage intake of client contract requests. Monitor client contract requests”

What You'll Achieve.

Capture key performance metrics; Realize revenue earlier

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Juris Doctor (J. D. ), paralegal certification, 5 years in corporate office, 3 years of supervisory experience, written communication skills, verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, solid follow through, Understanding of legal terminology, Understanding of contract terminology, Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Nice to Have

Experience using AI-Enabled Legal Workflow Automation, Experience using Microsoft Dynamics, Experience using other CRM tools, Experience creating metrics in Excel, Experience reporting in Excel

What You'll Do.

Manage intake of client contract requests

Monitor client contract requests

Review new agreements

Support internal stakeholders

Engage with internal stakeholders

Manage prioritization of contracts

Facilitate stakeholder calls

Discuss negotiation approach

Discuss assignment of contracts

Discuss contract timeline

Discuss contract strategies

Provide guidance on agreements

Provide redlined responses

Coordinate document reviews

Participate in negotiations

Provide summary updates

Assist in closing opportunities

Capture key performance metrics

Follow up on CCR status

Realize revenue earlier

Provide ad hoc coaching

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with lawyers; Collaborate with legal professionals; Engage with internal stakeholders; Work with business practice; Coordinate document reviews

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Execution, Tracking skills

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