Paralegal

Mintel is an international leader in providing consumer market research and competitive intelligence tools. They are seeking a Paralegal to join the Legal Department, responsible for preparing and negotiating legal documents, managing a contract portfolio, and conducting research related to commercial arrangements. Responsibilities Prepare, review, negotiate, and process legal documents, including license agreements, NDAs, and sundry other commercial arrangements, within defined parameters Communicate with various intra-company departments and external contacts (including customer procurement and legal counsel) to clarify and resolve contract issues Compose model contract clauses and policies Project-manage contractual matters in Salesforce.com environment Maintain database of vendor contracts, maintain department file systems, and prepare and issue reports Perform research projects associated with commercial arrangements and intellectual property Coach paralegal interns Skills Bachelor's degree with strong academic record Passionate about client service and motivated to help internal and external clients resolve problems in a timely manner Ability to easily adapt to different personalities and levels within an organization Naturally curious and takes initiative to identify, evangelize, and systematize new efficiencies Humble, yet confident; willing to admit when help is needed and utilize resources and people around you Takes initiative to solve problems and uncover opportunities; works well in a document intensive and time sensitive environment Extremely polished verbal and written communication skills; can adapt communication style to suit each client and internal business partner Tech-savvy and able to find creative ways to help clients Experience with e-commerce, privacy, and intellectual property Experience with Salesforce.com and contract lifecycle management system Experience in market research, e-commerce, or intellectual property Benefits Medical/dental/vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Health savings accounts Employer paid life and disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off Flexible working hours ClassPass subsidy Mental health benefit through Modern Health Paid volunteer time off Paid birthday leave Paid parental leave Company Overview Mintel is the world’s leading market intelligence agency, with offices in London, Chicago, Shanghai, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is