Logistics Contract Paralegal (EM6670-9)

Samsung SDS America - Plano, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Plano, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Logistics Contract Paralegal, you will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various business representatives to support contract and project management functions of the company's smart logistics (SL) business. This position will provide comprehensive legal support, focusing on contract management and other legal administrative duties. This position will be responsible for coordinating the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting and review to negotiation and documentation. The position will also be responsible for managing logistics business-related licenses and insurance. The position reports to Head of SL Legal, and requires an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, ability to work efficiently, and excellent customer service and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts
• Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters
• Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions
• Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders
• Strive to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong client relationships
• Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance
• Process budget requests and invoices, expenses and reimbursements and the like
• Maintain and update logistics-related licenses and insurance policies
• Organize and prepare for meetings, events, presentations and reports
• Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders
• Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team's shared folders and files
• Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references
• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry
• Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes
• Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal clients in a clear and understandable manner
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Outstanding work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work efficiently
• Excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail