Sr. Paralegal - Contracts & Compliance

Summary of Role: The Sr. Paralegal – Contracts and Compliance will continue the development of, and own, MMNA’s contract workflow that will exist across all internal departments.  Under the direction of counsel, you will help to reduce risk across our business transactions while also driving the vision needed to manage an entire contract workflow from start to finish.  You will work on other high level legal projects, such as compliance audits, intellectual property matters, marketing matters, and more.  If you are a Legal professional with project management skills seeking a role that will give you the opportunity to work on a broad variety of types of matters, and with teams across an organization, you may be the right person! 

Responsibilities:

Our Company is continuously evolving and therefore, this job description is not a complete list of the universe of responsibilities you may take on.  However, the majority of the successful candidate’s time will be spent on the following:

• Provide legal support across MMNA by, under the direction of counsel, owning the drafting and legal compliance/governance processes of third-party vendor contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and others.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and review of agreements, amendments, and addenda with the guidance of counsel, in furtherance of supporting strategic business plans while maintaining appropriate risk tolerance.
• Serve as the first point of contact on contract matters, inbound contract-related requests, and non-standard contract term requests.
• Support the management of forms, playbooks, and procedures.  Manage and maintain MMNA’s form contract and template repositories.
• Analyze contract requirements to ensure compliance with insurance, corporate governance, regulatory, and legal requirements, as well as the Company’s data privacy and information governance requirements.
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with all departments, including Sales Operations, Aftersales, Finance, and IT.  Educate and advise business partners with respect to contract risks. 
• Implement and own MMNA’s contract workflow that will exist across all departments.  Strategically reduce risk across our business transactions while maintaining the vision to bring a contract workflow process to completion from start to finish.
• Manage, track, and organize contract flow, amendments, addenda, exhibits, etc.  Manage the contract administration lifecycle, including responding to and tracking inbound requests, routing requests to other departments for response, and maintaining the confidentiality of all work product.  Create and maintain procedural documentation for supported processes and initiatives.
• Assist in the RFP process, analyzing potential contracting issues with participating vendors.
• Work cross-functionally with the Legal team, the Human Resources team, the Internal Audit team, and other departments to drive large-scale compliance activities and improvements. Provide legal support for Marketing, Intellectual Property, Finance, and other projects on the corporate/business transactions side of the Legal Department.
• Work closely with the North America Department at our parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, and the executive team, to ensure appropriate approvals under the Company’s Delegation of Authority are obtained. Assist in the creation of Executive Committee materials for contract approvals. 

Additionally, as a member of a cross-functional department, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to work on additional projects with departmental teams on an as-needed basis.  The incumbent is expected to work a full time schedule of 8 hours daily/at least 40 hours per week (significant work beyond 40 hours per week is not expected).

NOTE 1:  If you are an attorney seeking an “alternative” track position, you are strongly encouraged to apply and this position can become a Project Manager/Staff Attorney role.  Unfortunately, we cannot change the salary range available for the role in this case, but licensed attorneys who are able to add some amount of independent contract review and drafting to the above job duties will be considered at the top of the salary range.  If you’d like a position with a fun team in a non-toxic work environment where you can work from home most of the time, and great benefits, we can offer that to you!

NOTE 2:  The person who most recently held this role has been promoted, is still with the Company, and will help to train you!

LOCATION OF POSITION:

This position is located at the Company’s Franklin, TN Headquarters and is largely a work from home role.  This team has no mandatory in-office days (though occasional face to face meetings with clients and team meetings, and an average of 1 day per week, may be necessary).  We do want to see you in the office more for onboarding in the first 60 days.  Although this role is mostly remote, the person hired into this position must reside in TN or be willing to move to TN.   As for travel, it is not expected that the person in this position will be required to travel beyond the Franklin HQ office, local dealerships and Franklin, TN tech center.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of contractual and insurance related obligations, standards and practices.
• Experience managing contract workflow through a contracts management software system (MMNA currently uses Evisort).
• Ability to improvise and respond to contractual language questions, provide creative solutions to operational issues, and balancing working on multiple projects at one time while successfully meeting tight deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of employees; must have the ability to obtain information from others and effectively communicate and deliver information to others.
• Willingness to learn new things, work in new areas, and thrive in an environment of ambiguity is ideal for this position; must be comfortable assessing Company needs and making recommendations for their own projects and goals.
• A sense of humor is required.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT MMNA IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION**

Pay Transparency: 

The base salary for this position ranges between $90,000 to $110,000. The base salary will be based on a number of factors including the role offered, the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all eligible employees which also includes 401k with company match, Mitsubishi Lease Program, and a full range of medical, financial, and other perks and benefits.

Perks and Benefits:

• Family First: Enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Be a Proud Mitsubishi Ambassador: Take advantage of our Discounted Employee Lease Car program, covering insurance, maintenance, and registration fees, with no down payment or credit check required.
• Drive with Perks: This position comes with monthly a car allowance, contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our 401(k) with Company match and annual contributions based on years of service.
• Fuel Your Growth: Access professional development opportunities, including training, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.
• Take Time for Yourself: Enjoy up to 30 days of paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and other leave options.
• VERY Hybrid Working Environment for this role: Work~4 days remote, ~1 days in-office, no specific required days apart from occasional team meetings, at our modern office, located in the vibrant Franklin, TN area.
• Thrive in an Open Environment: Experience our collaborative workspace where ideas flow freely.

The MMC Way:

Our values form the foundation of everything we do. At Mitsubishi Motors, we are committed to a set of core principles that guide our actions, decisions, and interactions. Our values reflect who we are as a company, how we collaborate, and the impact we aspire to make. These values are what we call the MMC Way:

• Think of Our Customers, Strengthen Trust
• Enrich Society
• Welcome All Facts, Share Difficult News First
• Conduct and Challenge Yourself Professionally
• Respect All, Work as a Broader Team

Diversity and How to Apply:

At MMNA, we embrace the strength that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our team. Our application process is designed to champion inclusion and equity. We're on the lookout for the ideal fit for each role, valuing skills and experiences over traditional education or specific company backgrounds. Feel encouraged to apply, even if your profile doesn't precisely match the job description. We invite you to delve into a few thought-provoking questions in our application, offering you the opportunity to showcase your unique talents and insights right from the start.

Once you've submitted your application, expect to hear from us within 7 business days. We're committed to keeping you informed about the status of your application, ensuring transparency and open communication throughout the process. We understand that perfection is a journey, and if you ever have questions about your application or the process itself, don't hesitate to reach out to your recruiter. 

Mitsubishi Motors is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, excited about collaborating with talented individuals of all identities. We do not discriminate based on identity, aligning with our commitment to fostering a diverse workplace. Our code of conduct serves as a guiding light for the company we aspire to be, celebrating our differences as the driving force behind a product that serves a global user base. 

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require such accommodations for the job application or interview process, please email mmna-talent_acquisition@na.mitsubishi-motors.com.

We hope you will join us on this journey where your dedication aligns with our values, creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions.

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