Paralegal

Company Description

TOMRA North America, is a top International Reverse Vending and Recycling Company. At Tomra transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We transform ideas & technology to create intelligent and pioneering tools to support a sustainable future. 

Job Description

The Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel and Corporate Counsel in the Tomra Collection Americas business based in Shelton, CT. TOMRA operates 5 processing facilities in the Northeast, as well as transportation depots, and redemption centers. TOMRA partners with various beverage distributors, and has various customers in the retail, institutional and commercial businesses segments. While working closely with the General Counsel, this position will be primarily responsible for managing a large volume of contract matters (including drafting (using templates), revising, and saving contracts, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing the Company’s contract database). They will also be responsible for coordinating and administering a variety of ongoing legal initiatives and projects, as needed. Three days a week in office will be required for the role. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum of three years of experience. $35-$40/HR based on experience

Contract Management

·Take ownership of entire contract management process from beginning to end. Promptly and accurately document process throughout the various stages (i.e., request, drafting, execution, and post-execution). Proactively identify areas that can be improved and made more efficient and implement improvements, as needed.

Draft contracts using templates, including sales agreements, contract renewals, and amendments.

· Work with company employees, at all levels, to ascertain the correct information to draft, revise, and finalize agreements.

· Send out agreements for electronic signature..

· Promptly and accurately file signed agreements and other contract-related documents in online document storage database and enter agreements into Company’s contract management system. Track relevant post-execution deadlines.

· Review and respond to routine questions from company employees related to real estate leases, draft related contract amendments, and correspond with landlords as needed.

Special Projects

· Assist with and/or manage special projects, as needed based on business needs.

Administrative Assistance

· Draft external correspondence as needed on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, contract or real estate matters.

· Draft corporate governance documents, as needed.

· General support of the legal department, as requested.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience

· 2-3 years’ experience working as a paralegal or in a comparable role in a legal environment (e.g., Legal Secretary with significant contract drafting experience)

· Proficient with technology and computers. Expert level Microsoft Word and Outlook skills. Must be able to efficiently edit complex contracts and other legal documents. Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

· Experience using electronic document storage and document management systems.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Experience drafting contracts, professional correspondence, and routine business documents.

· Keen attention to detail with meticulous follow-up skills.

· Practical thinker, and the ability to solve problems proactively and with business acumen.

· Ability to effectively prioritize work and produce timely, high quality work product is essential.

· Willingness to work professionally with people at all levels in the organization, in other departments, the general public, and other outside parties, furnishing and obtaining information as needed.

· A team player with an open and positive personality, who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

· Capacity to foster an environment of teamwork which promotes the company’s Core Values and Leadership Principles

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.