Optiv Security - Cincinnati, OH
posted 3 months ago
The Corporate Paralegal is a vital role within the Legal Department, responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, completion, and maintenance of various projects, risk management efforts, and process improvements. This position is fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. The Paralegal will track project completion and operations issues, providing updates to the Senior Corporate Counsel regarding the status of these projects and issues. Acting as the company signatory for non-disclosure agreements, representations, certifications, and contract standard terms and conditions, the Paralegal will work closely with leadership, sales, and partner alliance teams to mitigate legal risks during the negotiation and execution of legal agreements. In addition to managing the contracting and administrative workflow for the legal department, the Paralegal will review and edit various legal documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Service Agreements. The role involves assisting in the management of federal contract lifecycles by collaborating with other departments to ensure contract deadlines, milestones, and payments are met, while also advising on upcoming expiration dates. The Paralegal will support the Senior Counsel in contract preparation and interactions with counterparties and outside counsel, manage the Department's records management tools, and recommend improvements to existing tools and processes. The position also entails monitoring Corporate Compliance programs and compliance processes, creating and updating contractual templates, and providing legal training. The Paralegal will be responsible for monitoring customer portals and completing Representations and Certifications to ensure compliance with FAR/DFARs. Additional responsibilities include assisting with proposal responses, addressing specific contract questions from internal departments, participating in corporate compliance training, and collaborating with internal teams to share best practices and support Optiv's culture and core values. The role requires proactive follow-up with clients and partners to ensure their needs are met, as well as maintaining product and industry knowledge and building professional relationships with federal client managers.