Paralegal

Mintel is an international leader in providing consumer market research and competitive intelligence tools. They are seeking a Paralegal to join the Legal Department, responsible for preparing and negotiating legal documents, managing a contract portfolio, and conducting research related to commercial arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and process legal documents, including license agreements, NDAs, and sundry other commercial arrangements, within defined parameters
• Communicate with various intra-company departments and external contacts (including customer procurement and legal counsel) to clarify and resolve contract issues
• Compose model contract clauses and policies
• Project-manage contractual matters in Salesforce.com environment
• Maintain database of vendor contracts, maintain department file systems, and prepare and issue reports
• Perform research projects associated with commercial arrangements and intellectual property
• Coach paralegal interns

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record
• Passionate about client service and motivated to help internal and external clients resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to easily adapt to different personalities and levels within an organization
• Naturally curious and takes initiative to identify, evangelize, and systematize new efficiencies
• Humble, yet confident; willing to admit when help is needed and utilize resources and people around you
• Takes initiative to solve problems and uncover opportunities; works well in a document intensive and time sensitive environment
• Extremely polished verbal and written communication skills; can adapt communication style to suit each client and internal business partner
• Tech-savvy and able to find creative ways to help clients
• Experience with e-commerce, privacy, and intellectual property
• Experience with Salesforce.com and contract lifecycle management system
• Experience in market research, e-commerce, or intellectual property

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• ClassPass subsidy
• Mental health benefit through Modern Health
• Paid volunteer time off
• Paid birthday leave
• Paid parental leave

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