Corporate Paralegal

As the Corporate Paralegal at Crescent Electric Supply, you will serve as one of the points of contact for review and legal research for customer purchase orders, customer contracts, vendor contracts, and other contracts. In this role, you will determine compliance with company standard terms and conditions of sales and quotations. You will also draft correspondence, take part in contract negotiations, and address questions regarding the contract's contents.

PRIMARY DUTIES

: Identify and implement efficiencies and other improvements to the contract workflows and the supporting tools. Interact regularly with other internal team members in Sales, Finance, Supplier Management, Senior Management, outside attorneys, and other related stakeholders throughout the intake, negotiation, and finalization of the contract lifecycle. Oversee agreement process through final signature. Handle confidential and time sensitive information. Renew and maintain various business entity filings for the company including but not limited to annual permits, business license renewals, and secretary of state filings in a timely manner. Provide back up for recording of shareholder stock transactions and dividend payments. Work with legal counsel to provide documentation support for litigation, mediation, arbitration, and response to complaints. Complete special projects as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

: Knowledge of contract law, research, and experience in negotiating and reviewing contracts is preferred. Legal research and investigation skills. Superb attention to detail, as well as organizational and multi-tasking skills. Proficient in computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office 365 Work well under pressure, in a fast-paced setting. Ability to think logically and analytically. Exercise confidentiality in all situations. Courage to take initiative, address problems, and make continuous process improvements.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

: Bachelor's Degree and Paralegal certification is a plus, but other appropriate educational backgrounds and experience will be considered. More than 2 years' experience supporting the contract review function. Experience working within commercial, for-profit companies . #LI-CECE Total Rewards and Benefits Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms. Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods. Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO). Company-paid holidays. Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.

Eligibility:

Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company's 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment. Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance. Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders... together. Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact jobs@cesco.com