Legal Specialist Senior

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Legal Specialist Senior

This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week at our New York City location, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Legal Specialist Senior (Paralegal) will support the Vendor Legal team responsible for negotiating and managing vendor agreements and related legal processes. This role will provide critical operational, project, and governance support across the vendor contracting lifecycle, including dispute management, contract templates, contract management technology, and cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.

• Support attorneys and/or independently perform negotiation and administration of vendor agreements, amendments, and related documents.
• Assist with intake, tracking, and coordination of vendor contract requests and approvals.
• Provide governance-related input and support, including preparation of materials, tracking approvals, and documenting decisions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., legal, procurement, compliance, finance, business partners) to ensure alignment with legal and governance requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and organization of vendor contract templates, clauses, and playbooks.
• Assist with updates to templates to reflect legal, regulatory, or business changes.
• Support the use and ongoing improvement of contract management systems and related legal technology tools.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, user support, and process documentation related to contract management technology.
• Support legal team projects, including process improvements, technology initiatives, and operational enhancements.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and project materials for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability within vendor legal processes.
• Support the legal team in tracking, documenting, and managing vendor disputes.
• Coordinate information gathering, document production, and follow-up related to dispute matters.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of legal or related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Experience supporting vendor or commercial legal teams.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems (e.g., Icertis) or legal technology tools (e.g., Onit).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the ability to create clear, professional presentations.
• Experience supporting governance processes or cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate escalation.

Non-Management Non-Exempt

1st Shift (United States of America)

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