Corporate Paralegal

Pratt Industries, Inc. (a privately held, multibillion-dollar paper and packaging company) seeks a full-time Paralegal for its Legal Department in Atlanta, Georgia to review, revise, and negotiate contracts with customers in collaboration with internal business stakeholders. This paralegal will report to the General Counsel. Why Choose Pratt? This is a hybrid position, and the incumbent will have the flexibility and autonomy to work predetermined days from home or spend time in the northside office to deliver on the expectations of the position. This position has direct access to the General Counsel at Pratt Industries. The incumbent will work in an environment committed to the learning and development of the individual in the role. Essential Responsibilities: Review, revise, and negotiate contracts to conform to Pratt’s contracting guidelines (including supply contracts and NDAs with customers and employment offer letters). Utilize and maintain contract forms, standard clauses, and guidelines. Identify unacceptable contract provisions. Keep track of document versions generated during the negotiation process. Elevate complex issues to General Counsel and recommend solutions. Organize and file documents into our contract-review workflow software. Track deadlines to ensure timely review by stakeholders. Maintain reports to track workflow status and milestones. Report workflow status to stakeholders. Coordinate with the CFO’s office to obtain signatures and distribute final contracts to stakeholders. Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred. At least 5 years’ experience as a transactional paralegal (preferably reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts). What does a successful candidate for this role have? Analytical thinking. Sound judgment. Close attention to detail. Excellent proofreading skills. Strong organizational skills. Excellent English reading comprehension, grammar, and word usage. Stamina and mental focus to review and understand long, complex (and often poorly drafted) documents from outside sources. Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced position. Ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently, with flexibility and adaptability. Ability to take responsibility for a project and follow up until all issues are resolved. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers, internal business stakeholders, vendors and customers. Strong conflict-management skills and the ability to develop trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results. Proficiency with MS Word.