MicroBuild Initiative Paralegal
Habitat
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a MicroBuild Initiative Paralegal. The MicroBuild Initiative Paralegal will provide support to the MicroBuild Initiative and support the legal needs and record keeping for the MicroBuild Fund Board of Directors.They will oversee and assist in managing the negotiation, drafting, and execution of all contracts for the MicroBuild Initiative to ensure compliance with program protocols, objectives and HFHI’s legal and business requirements. The MicroBuild Initiative paralegal manage contract lifecycles, mitigate risk, and collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate agreements that support Habitat and TCIS programmatic goals for the MicroBuild Initiative while minimizing legal exposure. The paralegal will provide general administrative support to the legal team supporting the MicroBuild Initiative.
Essential Duties:
**Provide legal support for TCIS’s MicroBuild Initiative, including the legal review of MicroBuild documents and managing transaction checklists (70%).
**Oversee and implement processes for MicroBuild materials lifecycle management (15%).
o Manage intake, triage, and workflow for review of MicroBuild documents and materials.
o Maintain resources, forms, and samples.
o Administer electronic signatures and manage document storage.
o Coordinate knowledge management projects for the MicroBuild Initiative with the legal department.
**Provide general administrative support to the legal team supporting the MicroBuild Initiative (10%).
**Provide support on other matters as may be assigned (5%).
Minimum Requirements:
**Education:
o Paralegal certificate and/or Bachelor’s degree
o Additional 5 years of relevant experience and superior writing skills may substitute for educational requirements.
**Years of Related Experience:
Minimum of 3 – 4 years legal operational or knowledge management experience using contract lifecycle management or customer relationship management systems for workflows and information management.
o Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience reviewing or negotiating contracts; may be alternatively met with legal training or experience indicating superior writing skills (graduate studies, journalism, technical writing).
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
o Writing and Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for succinct and informative business communications with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
o Analytical skills:
Strong analytical abilities to evaluate contract terms, financial implications, and business requirements to inform decision-making and strategy.
o Relationship building:
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, including internal departments, vendors, clients, and legal staff.
o Legal understanding:
Ability to understand and explain business concepts including intellectual property (copyright and trademark in particular), indemnification, limitation of liability, and termination.
o Project management:
Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks, collaborate cross-functionally, communicate openly about progress and needs, and meet deadlines.
o Problem solving:
Ability to identify and analyze problems and propose and follow through with solutions.
**Preferred Requirements (in addition to minimum):
· Graduate degree or postgraduate certificate relating to information studies (MLIS), law, or nonprofit administration, or equivalent experience.
· Experience with international programs, program management; interest in supporting evolving organizational priorities for increased international engagement.
· Active support of HFHI Values:
o Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
o Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
o Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
· Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $72,250 to $85,000.
Staff hired on a hybrid basis in the United States near an HFHI office location (Atlanta, Georgia / Washington, DC and Americus, GA), are required to report to the office on Tuesdays.
Essential Duties:
**Provide legal support for TCIS’s MicroBuild Initiative, including the legal review of MicroBuild documents and managing transaction checklists (70%).
**Oversee and implement processes for MicroBuild materials lifecycle management (15%).
o Manage intake, triage, and workflow for review of MicroBuild documents and materials.
o Maintain resources, forms, and samples.
o Administer electronic signatures and manage document storage.
o Coordinate knowledge management projects for the MicroBuild Initiative with the legal department.
**Provide general administrative support to the legal team supporting the MicroBuild Initiative (10%).
**Provide support on other matters as may be assigned (5%).
Minimum Requirements:
**Education:
o Paralegal certificate and/or Bachelor’s degree
o Additional 5 years of relevant experience and superior writing skills may substitute for educational requirements.
**Years of Related Experience:
Minimum of 3 – 4 years legal operational or knowledge management experience using contract lifecycle management or customer relationship management systems for workflows and information management.
o Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience reviewing or negotiating contracts; may be alternatively met with legal training or experience indicating superior writing skills (graduate studies, journalism, technical writing).
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
o Writing and Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for succinct and informative business communications with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
o Analytical skills:
Strong analytical abilities to evaluate contract terms, financial implications, and business requirements to inform decision-making and strategy.
o Relationship building:
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, including internal departments, vendors, clients, and legal staff.
o Legal understanding:
Ability to understand and explain business concepts including intellectual property (copyright and trademark in particular), indemnification, limitation of liability, and termination.
o Project management:
Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks, collaborate cross-functionally, communicate openly about progress and needs, and meet deadlines.
o Problem solving:
Ability to identify and analyze problems and propose and follow through with solutions.
**Preferred Requirements (in addition to minimum):
· Graduate degree or postgraduate certificate relating to information studies (MLIS), law, or nonprofit administration, or equivalent experience.
· Experience with international programs, program management; interest in supporting evolving organizational priorities for increased international engagement.
· Active support of HFHI Values:
o Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
o Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
o Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
· Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $72,250 to $85,000.
Staff hired on a hybrid basis in the United States near an HFHI office location (Atlanta, Georgia / Washington, DC and Americus, GA), are required to report to the office on Tuesdays.
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