Paralegal

Paralegal Position

Our client, an Automotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Paralegal for their Warren, MI / Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, schedule and manage the development of new Agreements and those needing to be renewed with Licensees.
• Ensure deadlines are met to prevent unintended expiration of Agreements
• Interface and coordinate agreements with legal staff
• Gathers and interprets complex data
• Handle a variety of non-recurring special assignments
• Assist in developing licensing strategy
• Prepare monthly status presentations for the Client leadership
• Project Management (including budget management)
• Frequent contact with others outside the immediate work group and others in the industry outside Client
• Coordinate and manage delivery of intellectual property to licensees
• Managing compliance of licensees
• Other tasks as assigned by management
• Work within the licensing space, with a focus on deck fluids
• Draft, develop, and manage licensing agreements with external partners
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of contract structure, language, and requirements
• Manage new agreements as well as renewals and extensions of existing licenses
• Collaborate cross-functionally with company's Legal for contract review and approval
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Deck Fluid Project Managers and Finance teams
• Participate in and contribute to cross-functional meetings to support licensing activities

Requirements:

• Ability to read, understand and interpret contracts
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and tasks simultaneously
• Above average verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Knowledge of Independent Automotive Aftermarket
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Understanding of intellectual property licensing practices
• Understanding of regulatory and legal requirements for service and parts information
• Understanding Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association standards
• Experience with Automotive Aftermarket (or similar) Licensing
• Knowledge of automotive service and parts specific file formats
• Supervisory Experience
• Associates, Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training required.
• 2 years experience required.
• Legal background – ability to read, understand and interpret contracts/agreements
• Ability to manage multiple contracts/agreements and task simultaneously
• Above average verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give presentations

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities