Flexe solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. Integrating technology, open logistics networks, and elastic economic models allows Flexe customers to move fast, at scale, and with precision. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500. For more information, please visit flexe.com.

We are looking for a talented Paralegal to join our growing, dynamic and team-oriented Legal team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter familiar with drafting/negotiating contracts and contracts administration. As a Corporate Paralegal, you will report to the Director of Legal - Commercial and will support our Commercial Sales team and processes. You will also work cross functionally with all teams across FLEXE. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter familiar with the sales negotiation process, contract lifecycle and contracts administration & management. 

What You'll Do:

• Draft and negotiate NDAs, SOWs, and standard template agreements
• Assist with the drafting and commercial sales process, managing contract redlines and revisions
• Implement and oversee contract management system
• Coordinate with internal clients and other functional areas to ensure timely completion of agreements and appropriate contractual terms
• Interact directly with internal and external parties as needed
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with legal department policies to manage company risk
• Manage contract review request process
• Maintain templates for standard documents
• Assist business stakeholders with contracts finalization including signature authority, electronic signatures, and counterpart signatures
• Drive contracts best practices and our repository/management system search
• Manage and prioritize a high volume of contract requests
• Support the development and implementation of legal department policies and procedures, manuals, playbooks and templates
• Lead or assist with special projects as assigned (e.g., data privacy, records retention, training materials) 
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Does This Sound Like You?

• Five+ years of legal experience as a contract manager or contracts paralegal in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including drafting experience 
• Experience supporting high volume contract flow
• Experience operating contract management systems
• Deep understanding of contracts, contractual language and the contract lifecycle
• Experience interpreting contract requests, drafting contracts, and managing contract records
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on written and verbal communication.
• An expert user of the Google Office Suite and DocuSign
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Experience in a start-up or rapidly growing environment is preferred
• Logistics experience is a strong plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required

Working Conditions:

• Currently, all employees work remotely (from home)
• Office, remote and hybrid office/remote work options considered in future
• When working in office, environment is indoors climate-controlled, open-concept workspace
• When working remotely, work is performed in employee’s home or other space/co-working space
• Off core-hours will be necessary at times to meet business needs and deadlines

Physical Considerations:

• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone and other office equipment
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports
• Work on computers and sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote (work from home) environment
• Occasional high stress when dealing with tight deadlines
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people
• Ability to lift PCs and other office-related equipment

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet the physical requirements satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Benefits:

The benefits package at Flexe is thoughtfully designed to help people lead healthy lives in and outside of work.

-Health benefits for individual:

--Dental and vision are covered 100%

--Medical is covered 100% for HSA or a small premium for PPO.

-401k Matching Program

-Internet Stipend, while we're 100% work from home

-$300 Work from home office reimbursement

-20 days of PTO

-13 Total Holidays

--10 company holidays (We've added Juneteenth to our list of holidays observed)

--2 floating holidays

--Take your birthday off!

-Paid Parental Leave & Bereavement Leave

-Paid Volunteer Time

-Industry learning initiatives with talks, demos, site visits. Etc.

Working at Flexe:

Here are a few perks that make day to day work at Flexe even more enjoyable:

-Choice of MacBook or PC and monitor setup, and height adjustable standing desk

-Located in historic Pioneer Square; restaurants, bars, shops, and mass transit hub

-PhilanthroFlexe program. A quarterly program where we give back to the community through volunteer work, fundraising drives, etc.

Other benefits available when in-office:

-Bike lockers and showers

-Fully stocked pantry and beverage fridge

-Bake-off challenges

-Team sports such as Kickball, Softball, etc.

Flexe participates in E-Verify, an employment authorization program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

Flexe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.