Legal Review and Liaison Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

American Fuji Seal BTN - Bardstown, KY

Salary Range

$58262.40 - $72828.00 Salary

Description

Summary/Objective: Manages the administrative and legal parts of the contracting process. Drafts, reviews, and manages agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and protection of Fuji Seal's interests. This role also involves maintaining organized contract databases, tracking deadlines, and communicating with various parties to oversee the contract lifecycle.

Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Drafting documents: Use templates to prepare initial drafts of common legal agreements such as non-disclosure, vendor, and service contracts.

Researching: Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to the contract to ensure enforceability and compliance.

Ensuring accuracy: Carefully review contracts for clarity, consistency, and clear language.

Managing the contract lifecycle: Supervising the process from the initial request to the final signature and storage.

Maintaining contract databases: Organize and update contract repositories, track renewals, and monitor key deadlines.

Facilitating execution: Assist in obtaining necessary signatures and distribute the final documents.

Preparing summaries: Develop clear and concise summaries of lengthy contracts, emphasizing important terms and responsibilities for attorneys. Qualifications

Competencies and Qualifications:

Accountability: Consistently meets deadlines and delivers high-quality, accurate work with minimal oversight. Maintains reliable attendance, reports to work on time, and returns promptly from breaks. Proactively communicates availability and keeps others informed of schedule-related concerns.

Communication: Communicates clearly and respectfully through both verbal and written means. Actively listens, asks clarifying questions, and seeks assistance when necessary. Contributes meaningfully to team discussions and meetings.

Customer Focus: Anticipates and addresses internal and external customer needs with professionalism and care. Builds respectful relationships while providing timely, informed, and appropriate solutions. Operates with a customer-first mindset, making decisions that align with organizational values and expectations.

Execution: Demonstrates initiative, focus, and adaptability in achieving goals and meeting quality standards. Responds effectively to shifting priorities and collaborates with other departments as needed. Utilizes time and resources efficiently to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Innovation: Contributes ideas, embraces feedback, and stays informed about industry trends and competitive opportunities. Demonstrates a willingness to embrace change, experiment, and pursue continuous improvement. Shares innovative ideas that foster team and organizational growth.

Ownership: Takes responsibility for decisions, outcomes, and continuous improvement. Proactively solves problems, enhances processes, and communicates progress to stakeholders. Exercises autonomy, inspires commitment in others, and supports shared team goals.

Role Proficiency: Demonstrates a solid understanding of the industry, role-specific responsibilities, and company practices. Quickly acquires the technical skills and tools essential for success. Applies job-specific knowledge effectively and stays current with evolving needs.

Safety and Compliance: Consistently exhibits a "safety first" mindset. Prioritizes safety and follows all security and well-being standards. Understands and maintains company compliance policies and ethical standards. Leads by example to promote a safe, transparent, and compliant work environment.

Teamwork: Collaborates effectively by integrating diverse perspectives and skills. Actively listens, shares knowledge, and supports team goals. Addresses conflicts constructively while maintaining a respectful and inclusive team environment. Education and Experience: Success in this role requires a combination of technical knowledge and strong soft skills.

Technical skills

Proficiency in contract law: A strong understanding of legal concepts is essential to identify potential risks and ambiguous clauses.

Drafting and writing skills: The ability to create clear, concise, and legally enforceable documents is essential.

Attention to detail: This skill is essential for spotting mistakes, inconsistencies, or omissions.

Legal technology: Proven experience with contract management software and legal research databases is highly valued.

Compliance knowledge: Understanding the regulatory requirements related to contracts is essential to prevent problems.

Understanding Fuji Seal products and processes to identify and classify risks. Soft skills

Communication: Effective written and verbal skills are essential for interacting with attorneys, clients, and other parties.

Time management: Handle multiple contracts and deadlines efficiently.

Organization: Effective organizational skills are crucial for managing files, documents, and databases.

Collaboration: Being able to work effectively with lawyers and other stakeholders is crucial. Physical Demands:

Routine office tasks Travel Required:

Minimal visits to company or customer sites to understand products and processes.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.