Reports to: Associate Vice President- U.S. Legal Department
TAMPA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist AVP in overall management of Legal Help Desk (company legal portal);
Process legal-debt matters for collection as assigned and manage a collections docket;
Draft and amend contracts with limited assistance and supervision;
Review and correctly interpret commercial and legal contract provisions;
Clearly and effectively articulate contract risks and liabilities to stakeholders;
Recommend new and alternative commercial and legal contract language to internal and external parties;
Effectively negotiate commercial and legal contract provisions with external parties including client counsel;
Recognize and communicate to stakeholders unique requirements that arise in different contract settings; and
Participate in legal research and legal data projects as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
At least 6 years of experience in a legal/corporate office;
At least 3 years of experience with working with commercial contracts including drafting, risk analysis and negotiations;
At least 2 years of management experience managing junior and senior level employees preferred;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
Effective time-management in a demanding, deadline-driven environment;
Ability to adapt in an environment of ongoing change, growth and progress;
Professional, clear and informative writing style;
Varying writing style to meet client and company needs;
Patience and attention to details, accuracy, and thoroughness when interpreting and analyzing written commercial contracts;
Ability to effectively collect and research data and facts;
Exercises professionalism at all times;
Commits fully to the job;
Dependability (follows instructions, responds to management direction, meets deadlines, consistently arrives to work on time); and
Takes initiative, asks for help and offers help as needed.
Compensation:
Performance-based bonus opportunities;
Medical, dental and prescription drug benefit plans and programs are offered to an employee after the employee satisfies the seniority and other eligibility requirements of such programs.
Application Process:
Applicants meeting experience requirements will be contacted to undergo a telephone and video interview, writing test, management questionnaire, and contract comprehension test.
Welcome to Mill Creek! We’re glad you’re here! At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.
