Paralegal – Contracts
Iconic. Approachable. Connected. These are some of the ideas that guide our every day at Janie and Jack. We set ourselves apart with outstanding quality and great care for every detail, from our clothing to our customer service to the people we work with. Are you ready to be a part of the Janie and Jack story?
About the job:
We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in assisting with the company’s contracts, with a primary focus on helping review commercial real estate lease agreements and related documents. In addition, you will assist with the review of services contracts/agreements, including those related to procurement, store design and construction, technology, and marketing.
What you’ll do:
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Assist in the preparation, review, and facilitation of necessary legal documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with relevant laws, regulations, company policies, and commercial interests.
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Assist in the negotiation of real estate contract terms, focusing on legal implications and risk mitigation.
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Collaborate with Company leaders to address situations with elevated legal exposure or risk. Consider the overall business risk tolerance in the context of risk management strategies and actions.
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Work alongside outside counsel, real estate agents/consultants, retail property managers, and other stakeholders to clarify lease/contract terms and finalize transactions.
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Partner with internal stakeholders and external service provider(s) in the determination and confirmation of requisite recurring lease/contract payments and reporting.
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Conduct research and stay informed about applicable laws, regulations, and industry trends that could impact the company from a legal standpoint.
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Maintain current contract records, ensuring proper documentation, filing, and record-keeping in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Note: This job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to adjustments to support the Company's objectives.
What you’ll bring:
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Bachelor’s degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
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A minimum of 5+ years as a paralegal specializing in commercial real estate contracts and documentation.
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Retail industry experience required.
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Strong understanding of contract and real estate lease agreements, including familiarity with relevant retail leasing laws and regulations.
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Proficiency in contract evaluation, negotiation, and general business understanding.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating intricate legal concepts clearly and succinctly.
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Proficiency in legal research and the ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and precedents.
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Strong organization and project-management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and drive challenging matters to completion.
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Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
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The Product—so good, you’ll be using your employee discount more than you probably should.
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The People—ask anyone that works here…we have incredible people on our team.
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The Experience—you’ll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children’s brand.
Let’s Talk Perks!
- Employee discount at Janie and Jack
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Paid holidays and flexible time off
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Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
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Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
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Life insurance
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Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*
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Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, childcare and elderly care, emotional work/life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life. Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life/ad&d insurance, short term and long term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources. All regular, full-time Brand Support Center employees are eligible for the annual discretionary bonus plan.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
