Paralegal Construction Contracts - Gpac

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS PARALEGAL

Are you a Contracts Paralegal?

Do you have experience in the construction industry managing risk?

Would you like to work as an in-house Contract Specialist?

Apply TODAY!! Contact Cynthia.stutz@gogpac.com or call 605-231-4909

Our client is a Premier General Contractor, offering an excellent opportunity for challenge and growth,

they are looking for a Paralegal or Contracts Specialist with Construction contracts experience. 

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS PARALEGAL/Contract Specialist Selected duties:

• Reviews all incoming contracts, NDAs and purchase orders from customers for identifying, reducing, or eliminating risk. Review of documents for completeness and quality.
• Identifies when contracts have legal implications and partner with Managers, Directors or members of the Executive Team to secure appropriate changes.
• Routes contracts to the Account Managers, Directors and VPs for approval. Prepares and tracks execution of contracts.
• Compiles contract documents with required signatures and informative materials, such as, bonding, insurance and other contractual requirements 

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS PARALEGAL/Constract Specialist EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• 4-year degree preferred or 2-year degree with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry. 
• An understanding of legal risks inherent within the construction industry and the contracting process. Ability to flag a contract for those risks. 
• Experience with negotiating and resolving contractual risks and recommending mitigation practices
• Knowledge of contract terminology, practices, and concepts; familiarity with construction contracts would be an asset
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with a sense of urgency and thoroughness with a professional, positive, pro-active and energetic attitude
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• High degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office proficiency

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.