Paralegal- Commercial
GeneracAbout the role
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
Generac’s continued growth has created an exciting opportunity to expand our legal team with the addition of a Paralegal. At Generac, we are driven by innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to powering a smarter world—creating an environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Generac is seeking a highly organized, collaborative and technologically curious Paralegal to join our Commercial Legal team. This role sits at the intersection of commercial law, legal operations and business enablement. The successful candidate will be a trusted partner to attorneys and business leaders, helping streamline contracting processes, support strategic acquisitions and integrations, administer legal technology platforms and improve the efficiency and scalability of legal services across the organization.
This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and energized by solving problems, implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to create meaningful business impact.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Contract Lifecycle Management Leadership
Support the development, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of the company's contract lifecycle management platform
Serve as a power user and internal resource for CLM workflows, templates, reporting, user training and adoption
Identify opportunities to automate, simplify and standardize contracting processes
Partner within Legal, IT, Procurement, Sales and other stakeholders to maximize platform effectiveness and user experience
Commercial Contract Support
Review, draft, revise and negotiate commercial agreements using approved playbooks and contract standards
Assist attorneys with commercial transactions, escalations and contract-related risk assessments
Maintain contract templates and policies and support continuous improvement of contracting tools and processes
Coordinate contract execution, reporting and compliance activities
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Support acquisition integration activities by coordinating legal workstreams and tracking deliverables
Assist in legal due diligence efforts for acquisitions and divestitures, including data collection, organization and review of legal records
Support post-closing integration activities involving contracts, policies, corporate records and governance matters
Corporate Governance, Finance and Tax
Prepare board, shareholder and affiliate resolutions
Draft intercompany agreements, dividend documentation and other corporate governance materials
Maintain corporate records and support legal entity management activities
Legal Operations
Assist with commercial legal team budgeting, spend tracking, reporting and forecasting
Support vendor management and legal operations reporting activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment
Experience reviewing and managing commercial agreements
Strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal technology platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience supporting commercial transactions in a manufacturing, industrial, technology, or publicly traded company environment
Experience implementing or administering a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or divestiture transactions
Experience with legal operations and e-billing tools
Paralegal certification (NALA, NFPA, or equivalent)
Demonstrated strength in continuous improvement implementation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, discretion and judgment
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills,
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