Commercial Paralegal

Contract Operations & Lifecycle Management

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle across Daveys service lines including intake tracking execution and reporting

• Perform first-pass review and redlining of standard agreements (NDAs MSAs SOWs vendor and customer contracts) using established playbooks and templates

• Partner with Legal team members to escalate complex legal or risk-related issues when needed

• Coordinate with business stakeholdersincluding field leaders and corporate teamsto drive timely contract execution

Process Improvement & Project Ownership

• Take ownership of contract workflows and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency consistency and turnaround time

• Lead or support projects that enhance Legal Department operations and better serve Daveys business units

• Develop refine and maintain templates clause libraries and playbooks to support scalable growth

• Track contract metrics (volume cycle time bottlenecks) and recommend practical data-driven improvements

Systems & Technology Leadership

• Serve as the primary administrator for the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system

• Drive adoption of CLM tools across service lines ensuring ease of use for field and corporate stakeholders

• Support implementation and optimization of new tools and technologies that improve contracting workflows

• Act as a resource for teams navigating contract systems and processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner effectively with stakeholders across Davey service lines (e.g. tree care utility consulting and corporate functions) to understand operational needs

• Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted responsive point of contact for contract-related matters

• Balance competing priorities across teams while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail

Core Attributes & Competencies

We are primarily seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Exceptional attention to detailand commitment to accuracy in high-volume work

• Strong project management skillswith the ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution

• Atake-charge ownership mindsetsomeone who identifies gaps and steps in to solve problems

• Comfort working across diverse teams includingfield and operational stakeholders

• Experience supporting or leadingtechnology implementation and adoption efforts

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced service-oriented environment

• Strong communication skills and a practical solutions-focused approach

• 5 years of experience in a professional operations-focused or contract support role

• Experience managing workflows coordinating across teams and improving processes

• Familiarity with contract management systems workflow tools or comparable platforms

Preferred:

• Paralegal certificate

• Experience with commercial contract review (NDAs MSAs SOWs etc.)

• Background in an in-house legal department or law firm

• Understanding of contract structure and negotiation concepts

• Experience working with or supporting multiple business units or service lines

• Familiarity with lease agreements or similar documents

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program *
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

**Union employees are not eligible for 401k but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union.