In this role as the Senior Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive legal support to the General Counsel and implement and manage a contracts lifecycle management database.

Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth legal research, drafting, and reviewing legal documents, managing complex litigation matters, and implementing a contracts lifecycle management database. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. They must be proficient in legal research, document drafting, and project management. Additionally, experience with database implementation and management is essential.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

Comprehensive Legal Support

Conduct in-depth legal research and factual investigation related to complex legal issues.Interview witnessesDraft, review, and edit a variety of legal documents.Maintain case files and docket and deadline management.Extensive document review, including organizing and summarizing documents.Assist attorneys prepare documents and maintain compliance with federal and state securities laws.Other duties and special projects required to help support the Legal DepartmentOccasional administrative dutiesManage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Contracts Lifecycle Management

Evaluate, implement, and maintain contracts lifecycle management database.Prepare contractual documents, including the preparation of contract terms and conditions, and assemble contract documentation package.Assist business partners with the negotiation and administration of agreements.Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, contract specifications and requirements, and identify risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions.Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.Conduct audits to facilitate company-wide contract compliance.Maintain effective internal and external customer relations.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional

Legal Research and Analysis - Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and apply complex legal concepts.Document Drafting and Review - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate legal documents.Advanced Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to use advanced features such as macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas.Due Diligence - Strong attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough and efficient reviews.Project Management - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.

Interpersonal

Teamwork and Collaboration - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.Effective Communication - Clearly and concisely convey complex information to both legal and non-legal audiences.Adaptability - Adjust to changing priorities and deadlines and embrace new technologies and processes.Professionalism - Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.Emotional Intelligence - Understand and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

Education and Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of practical work experience with in-house legal or contracts departments.Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program or equivalent certification preferred.Excellent knowledge of all Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.Experience with database implementation and management.Ability to travel occasionally for meetings and matter management.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position will begin as a fully remote position, working from Anchorage, Alaska. Upon Silver Bay securing office space, this position will require onsite presence in the Anchorage office. A hybrid work schedule may be available if the candidate can effectively manage the workload. Travel to offsite meetings will occur occasionally throughout the year.

Physical Demands
Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle packages, inventory, and material handling equipment. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, push, twist, and pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Mental ActivitiesExcellent at working independently and as a team member with a good work ethic, and good decision-making skills. Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities. Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, be flexible and stress resistant. The employee will occasionally be required to exercise independent judgment and use discretion. Salary Disclosure The typical base pay range for this role is $102,444 - $119,359 per year. Individual base pay depends on numerous factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

 

Silver Bay Benefits and Perks

Health Insurance: Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible for basic life insurance, long-term disability, as well as voluntary life insurance benefits for them and their families.Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for the Silver Bay Seafoods safe harbor retirement 401(k) plan.Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) plan benefits which start at 3 weeks a year, go up based on years of service, and receive 8 paid holidays each year.Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.