Paralegal/Contract Management

Under supervision of outside counsel as necessary, provides day-to-day paralegal support including, but not limited to, (i) managing the contract process such as reviewing, processing, filing ,revising, and, assisting in negotiating of agreements, including commercial transactions and vendor services agreements, as well as (ii) providing assistance with litigation, corporate governance & compliance, regulatory compliance, special projects and performing other operational assignments. Assisting with respect to compliance with document storage management, corporate records retention, and federal, state, local business legal compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicates and works regularly with outside legal counsel, and acts in accordance with their instructions and instructions from senior management to perform the following tasks related to legal compliance and business operations.
• Oversees contract administration, including managing contracts and agreements and assisting with drafting, revising.
• Ensures terms of contracts are in accordance with Company policies, applicable federal, state and local laws, and business needs to minimize the Company's risks and exposure.
• Prepares executive level summary of contracts, NDAs, and other documents, highlighting major risk factors and potential issues.
• Establish automated document storage process with automated reminders for renewing agreements prior to expiration.
• Prepares and files correspondence and legal documents.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of corporate minutes.
• Conducts research, investigates facts, and advises on special issues.
• Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates to management.
• May assist with the review and preparation of patent material and applications.
• Assists President or Chief Financial Officer / Chief Compliance Officer or others as directed by President or Chief Financial Officer / Chief Compliance Officer.
• Directly manages or assists in matters including but not limited to legal, compliance, laws, and regulations.
• Insures that ETI complies with document retention requirements and information security.

Education

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience in a Legal or Compliance role.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years plus of corporate paralegal experience
• Advanced knowledge of corporate governance
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong MS Office proficiency

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to be responsive and flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Strong relationship building skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal colleagues and customer
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail