Provide comprehensive support to the Legal and Risk Management function by managing contract administration, damage collections, and legal documentation processes. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and cost-effective legal operations while delivering high-quality internal client service and supporting corporate governance activities.
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Manage end-to-end damage collections, including stakeholder communication, settlement negotiation, and tracking of payments for claims, restitution, and legal recoveries.
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Process restitution payments and coordinate claim filings with external legal counsel.
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Administer enterprise contract lifecycle activities, including drafting, reviewing, editing, tracking, and maintaining contracts.
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Conduct first-level legal review and support contract negotiations in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
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Respond to contract-related inquiries and support documentation for complex projects (e.g., construction, IT).
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Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of CLM workflows and processes.
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Maintain and track leases, trademarks, copyrights, and certificates of insurance, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.
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Review insurance documentation, including materials related to customer interconnection (e.g., solar).
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Support bankruptcy and foreclosure processes to drive efficient resolution and minimize organizational risk.
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Provide general legal support, including drafting correspondence, compiling information, and maintaining documentation.
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Assist Corporate Counsel with governance activities.
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Serve as a key point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely follow-up with business partners.
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Business Acumen & Risk Awareness – Understands business operations and identifies risks.
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Customer Focus – Delivers responsive, high-quality support to internal stakeholders.
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Collaboration & Influence – Builds partnerships across functions.
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Execution & Accountability – Manages priorities and ensures accuracy.
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Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to enhance processes.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and legal processes.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Relationship-building skills across the organization.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.
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Paralegal certification preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered.
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Minimum of five (5) years of paralegal or equivalent experience in contracts and business transactions.
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Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
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This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.
Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.
