at Convergint Technologies LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking, compliance-driven commercial contracts paralegal to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will support our contracting needs as they relate to the sale or purchase of products and services. You will work hand-in-hand with other members of the legal team and our business partners on commercial contracts. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic legal team provides opportunity for career growth.
*This position will sit onsite in Schaumburg, IL 4 days/week and remote 1 day/week.*
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional member of the legal team.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in SDM Magazine's 2023 Top Systems Integrators Report. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What You'll Do
Review, redline, negotiate and facilitate execution of commercial contracts such as construction contracts, maintenance contracts, managed services agreements, master service agreements, data privacy agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, NDAs, sourcing and professional services agreements, in order to meet legal, finance, compliance, and regulatory requirements per internal processes and procedures.
Review contract terms to identify any potential risk or compliance issues which deviate from company contract guidelines and risk tolerances.
Review supporting materials and agreement documents related to bids or contracts and provides guidance to sales and others in the formation and execution of contractual agreements.
Knowledge of the US government system of federal, state, and local government and their agencies.
Act as liaison between Legal and the Convergint Technology Centers to process the contracts.
Collaborate with multiple departments including sales, finance, legal, sales operations, IT, procurement and other cross functional groups on contractual issues and other internal projects.
Draft or update processes, guidelines and policies as needed to support customer and vendor contracts.
Ability to work agreements originating from anywhere globally.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Requirements
Education: Associates or Bachelors degree.
Paralegal degree or paralegal certification preferred.
3- 5 years reviewing, revising, negotiating and summarizing various commercial agreements, construction legal experience preferred.
Business and technical knowledge of key contract terms and legal issues in contracts.
Familiarity with AIA forms and other construction industry templates is a plus.
Commitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace, and ability to contribute to a sense of belonging in the broader Legal Department.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
Flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented and self-starter.
Customer service and detail-oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication and contract drafting skills.
Familiarity with processing contracts through a contract lifecycle management system.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
Fun & Laughter Day Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
Life insurance & Disability... For full info follow application link.
Convergint Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
All applications and resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted for an inverview.
