Contracts Paralegal (remote)

Company: SAGE
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The Contracts Paralegal provides paralegal support for the Associate Director, Contracts and Rights, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel and in limited instances the General Counsel, with a focus on the review, negotiation, and drafting of various contracts and documents including, without limitation, author, editor, independent contractor, co-publication, licensing, non-disclosure, vendor, sales, marketing, and data processing agreements; and EULA’s, terms of use, contest rules, event contracts, amendments, termination letter agreements, and other legal documents.

The position also provides paralegal support on other matters including, without limitation, creation and maintenance of templates and tools, vendor compliance, federal government contracting compliance, copyright infringement, data privacy and security, client trainings, legal research and other special projects as assigned, and provides support on contract database management and reporting and other assistance, as requested.

We are considering remote candidates for this role.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Under the direction of the Associate Director, Contracts and Rights and the Director and Senior Corporate Counsel, negotiate, draft and revise miscellaneous contracts, including, without limitation, author, editor, independent contractor, co-publication, licensing, non-disclosure, vendor, sales, marketing, and data processing agreements; and EULA’s, terms of use, contest rules, event contracts, amendments, termination letter agreements, and other legal documents;
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of contract templates and tools;
• Provide support on other matters as assigned by the Associate Director, Contracts and Rights and the Director and Senior Corporate Counsel and in limited instances the General Counsel;
• Assist and/or manage federal government contracting compliance, vendor compliance, and other similar projects as assigned;
• Assist with matters relating to data privacy and security including issues concerning CCPA, CASL, CAN-SPAM, FERPA, and GDPR and other applicable legislation.
• Build and deliver training sessions (both one-on-one and in groups) for internal clients;
• Update, develop and maintain appropriate training resources and materials;
• Provide mentorship and assistance to internal clients on contract and general legal related issues;
• Provide support on the management of and reporting from the company’s legal databases, upon request;
• Assist with management of Legal Department SharePoint site;
• Cross-train with other members of the Legal Department on key functions and responsibilities to assist during staff absences;
• Review Legal Department processes and systems, and suggest and implement modifications to maximize efficiency; and
• Handle other duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and education include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Bachelor degree required;
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience under the direction of an attorney required;
• A minimum of five (5) years’ related experience drafting a variety of contracts and other legal documents independently with minimal supervision required;
• In-house legal experience required;
• Experience in publishing or related field preferred;
• Experience supporting contract needs for sales, marketing, and technology teams required;
• Experience with data privacy and security matters required;
• Experience with contracts databases required; and
• Proficiency with computer programs, including: Microsoft products, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA and database navigation and entry required.

Additional skills include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work consistently and efficiently with excellent attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately apply information learned to new situations;
• Excellent ability to draft accurate contracts and other legal documents;
• Highly organized and a proficient multi-tasker;
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to constantly evolving priorities and handle personal contact with tact and sensitivity;
• Excellent ability to problem-solve;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret concepts, documents, etc.;
• Ability to think through processes and offer solutions for optimum efficiency and effectiveness;
• Ability to work independently and proactively to complete duties with minimal direction;
• Ability to reason effectively and to anticipate downstream effects of processes and actions on others across the organization;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills, including the ability to be persistent and assertive without offending others as well as possessing effective follow through skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work professionally under pressure; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate sensitivity as needed.

SAGE U.S. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Charter

SAGE Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want SAGE to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.

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