Sr. Paralegal Contracts & Corporate Governance

About the Job:

The Sr. Paralegal Contracts and Corporate Governance will manage MMNAs legal contract workflow that will exist across all internal departments. Under the direction of counsel you will help to reduce risk across our business transactions while also driving the vision needed to manage an entire contract workflow from start to finish. You will work on other high level legal projects such as compliance audits intellectual property matters marketing matters and addition you will manage the MMNA Executive Committee as its Secretary and work on governance and compliance projects related to regulatory adherence policies and internal controls. If you are a Legal professional with contract and project management skills seeking a role that will give you the opportunity to work on a broad variety of types of matters and with teams across an organization you may be the right person!

As a Sr. Paralegal Contracts and Corporate Governance your primary responsibilities will be:

Contract Management

• Provide legal support across MMNA by under the direction of counsel assisting in the development preparation and review of agreements amendments and addenda in furtherance of supporting strategic business plans while maintaining appropriate risk tolerance.
• Serve as the first point of contact for legal review on contract matters inbound contract-related requests and non-standard contract term requests.
• Support the management of forms playbooks and procedures. Manage and maintain MMNAs form contract and template repositories.
• Analyze contract requirements to ensure compliance with insurance corporate governance regulatory and legal requirements as well as the Companys data privacy and information governance requirements.
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with all departments including Sales Operations Aftersales Finance and IT. Educate and advise business partners with respect to contract risks.
• Implement and own MMNAs contract workflow that will exist across all departments. Strategically reduce risk across our business transactions while maintaining the vision to bring a contract workflow process to completion from start to finish.
• Manage track and organize contract flow amendments addenda exhibits etc. Manage the contract administration lifecycle including responding to and tracking inbound requests routing requests to other departments for response and maintaining the confidentiality of all work product. Create and maintain procedural documentation for supported processes and initiatives.
• Assist in the RFP process analyzing potential contracting issues with participating vendors.
• Conduct formal and informal training to business partners on contracting negotiation and management best practices.

Corporate Governance and Compliance Management

• Serve as the Secretary of the Executive Committee which meets (almost) weekly and on an ad hoc basis as needed. Ensure the timely collection and distribution of proposals keep the meetings on schedule and take/retain meeting minutes. Assist the Corporate Secretary with Board of Directors meetings from time to time.
• Work cross-functionally with the Legal team the Human Resources team the Internal Audit team and other departments to drive large-scale compliance activities and improvements. Provide compliance support for Marketing Intellectual Property Finance and other projects on the corporate/business transactions side of the Legal Department.
• Work closely with the North America Department at our parent company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and the executive team to ensure appropriate approvals under the Companys Delegation of Authority are obtained. Assist in the creation of Executive Committee materials for contract approvals.

Our Company is continuously evolving and therefore this job description is not a complete list of the responsibilities you may take on. However the majority of the successful candidates time will be spent on the duties above. Additionally as a member of a cross-functional department the successful candidate may have the opportunity to work on additional projects with departmental teams on an as-needed basis. The incumbent is expected to work a full-time schedule of 8 hours daily/at least 40 hours per week (significant work beyond 40 hours per week is not expected).

NOTE: If you are an attorney seeking an alternative track position you are encouraged to apply and this position can become a Staff Attorney role. Unfortunately we cannot change the salary range available for the role in that case but licensed attorneys who are able to add independent contract review and drafting to the above job duties will be considered at the top of the salary range. If youd like a position with a fun team in a non-toxic work environment and a high quality of life where you can work from home much of the time and great benefits we can offer that to you!

Location of Position:
This position is located at the Companys Franklin TN Headquarters and the successful candidate must reside in Middle TN within a reasonable driving distance of the office. This team currently has no mandatory in-office days but face-to-face meetings with clients and team meetings at an average of 1 day per week will be necessary depending on whats going on that week. We do want to see you in the office more for onboarding in the first 60 days. As for travel it is not expected that the person in this position will be required to travel beyond the Franklin HQ office local dealerships and Franklin TN tech center.

Ready to Join The Team You Should Have:

• 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Exceptional organization attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally conduct research and communicate and write in a manner appropriate for executive and director-level communications.
• Seasoned operational and professional judgment; strong decision-making skills analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of contractual and insurance related obligations standards and practices.
• Experience managing contract workflow through a contracts management software system (MMNA currently uses Evisort).
• Ability to improvise and respond to contractual language questions provide creative solutions to operational issues and balancing working on multiple projects at one time while successfully meeting tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of general corporate operations i.e. governance matters boards committees and internal controls and ability to manage committees and associated documentation in a highly organized and professional manner.
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of employees; must have the ability to obtain information from others and effectively communicate and deliver information to others.
• Willingness to learn new things work in new areas and thrive in an environment of ambiguity is ideal for this position; must be comfortable assessing Company needs and making recommendations for their own projects and goals.
• The usual software suspects (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).
• A sense of humor is required.

Extra Horsepower (Profile Differentiators):

• Licensed attorney with the ability to independently conduct basic contract reviews (highly preferred and considered a strong differentiator). Alternatively paralegal certification combined with 10 years of relevant experience.

Pay Transparency:

The base salary for this position ranges between $95000 to $110000. The base salary will be based on a number of factors including the role offered the individuals job-related knowledge skills and addition to base salary we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all eligible employees which also includes 401k with company match Mitsubishi Lease Program and a full range of medical financial and other perks and benefits.

Perks and Benefits:

• Family First:Enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical dental and vision plans.
• Be a Proud Mitsubishi Ambassador:Take advantage of our Discounted Employee Lease Car program covering insurance maintenance and registration fees with no down payment or credit check required.
• Drive with Perks: This position comes with a monthly car lease allowance contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.
• Secure Your Future:Benefit from our 401(k) with Company match and annual contributions based on years of service.
• Fuel Your Growth:Access professional development opportunities including training tuition reimbursement and employee resource groups.
• Take Time for Yourself:Enjoy up to 30 days of paid time off including holidays vacation and other leave options.
• Hybrid Working Environment: Experience the perfect balance of remote and in-office work (currently 1 day in office 4 days at home for this role) at our modern office located in the vibrant Franklin TN area.
• Thrive in an Open Environment: Experience our collaborative workspace where ideas flow freely.

The MMC Way:

Our values form the foundation of everything we do. At Mitsubishi Motors we are committed to a set of core principles that guide our actions decisions and interactions. Our values reflect who we are as a company how we collaborate and the impact we aspire to make. These values are what we call the MMC Way:

• Think of Our Customers Strengthen Trust
• Enrich Society
• Welcome All Facts Share Difficult News First
• Conduct and Challenge Yourself Professionally
• Respect All Work as a Broader Team

Diversity and How to Apply:

At MMNA we embrace the strength that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our team. Our application process is designed to champion inclusion and equity. Were on the lookout for the ideal fit for each role valuing skills and experiences over traditional education or specific company backgrounds. Feel encouraged to apply even if your profile doesnt precisely match the job description. We invite you to delve into a few thought-provoking questions in our application offering you the opportunity to showcase your unique talents and insights right from the start.

Once youve submitted your application expect to hear from us within 7 business days. Were committed to keeping you informed about the status of your application ensuring transparency and open communication throughout the process. We understand that perfection is a journey and if you ever have questions about your application or the process itself dont hesitate to reach out to your recruiter.

Mitsubishi Motors is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer excited about collaborating with talented individuals of all identities. We do not discriminate based on identity aligning with our commitment to fostering a diverse workplace. Our code of conduct serves as a guiding light for the company we aspire to be celebrating our differences as the driving force behind a product that serves a global user base.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require such accommodations for the job application or interview process please email.

We hope you will join us on this journey where your dedication aligns with our values creating an environment that fosters growth collaboration and meaningful contributions.

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