Corporate Paralegal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead contract lifecycle management in Greater China in accordance with internal policies and procedures to effectively mitigate risks to Company
• Receive and process contract review or draft requests through contract management software system (Conga Contracts)
• Facilitate approvals and signatures on legal documents, including designation of authority per company policies, through contract e-signature software system 
• Provide legal support on contract drafting, review and negotiation of all types of contracts
• Effectively work with business personnel to understand customer and vendor situations for successful contract negotiations
• Update and develop standard documentation to protect Company's best interests on contractual commitments, balance and optimize risks, gain greater commercial benefits
• Prepare and deliver country and enterprise-specific training on relevant and topical issues for best practices in risk mitigation
• Provide daily legal counsel concerning transactional, operational, regulatory, labor and general corporate matters
• Support corporate teams on transactional documentation and due diligence related to Greater China operations

Keys to Success

• Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized area and general knowledge of related areas
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses analytical thinking, tools and judgement to identify innovative solutions

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in the legal profession
• Familiar with the administration of contract management systems and electronic signature platforms
• Working knowledge and understanding of civil law
• Understanding of general contract structures and standard contract provisions
• Proven ability to be flexible and work well while managing multiple, competing priorities and maintaining a strong focus on detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate well within all levels of the organization
• Must read, write and speak English fluently