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Circ’s flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy.
We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns them into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes.
Circ is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Contracts Specialist to join our legal team. As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient management and administration of contracts, as well as providing paralegal support to our General Counsel. The ideal candidate should have experience working with contracts management systems such as Ironclad, have experience negotiating NDAs with commercial partners, and demonstrate exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills. This is a contract part-time position at 15-20 hrs/ week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support General Counsel with management of the entire lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a variety of agreements, such as client contracts, NDAs, Material transfer agreements (MTAs), vendor agreements, and licensing agreements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal counsel and business teams, to understand contract requirements, assess risks, and provide guidance on contractual matters.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices throughout the contract management process.
- Utilize the contracts management system, Ironclad, to efficiently track, store, and retrieve contract-related information, while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Manage the upload to Ironclad of existing contracts, including coding for appropriate metadata to allow efficient management of contracts going forward
- Conduct thorough reviews of contracts, identifying any potential issues, discrepancies, or risks, and propose appropriate modifications or amendments.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to streamline the contracting process.
- Support the legal team in conducting legal research, analyzing laws and regulations, and preparing legal documents, such as legal opinions and summaries.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel, when necessary, to address complex legal matters and ensure the company's interests are protected.
- Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of contract law, IP law, and other relevant legal developments to provide accurate and informed advice to internal stakeholders.
- Handle the administration of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating such agreements.
- Assist in other paralegal duties as needed, including document management, file organization, and legal research.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Contracts Specialist, Paralegal, or in a similar legal support role.
- Proven experience with contracts management systems, preferably Ironclad, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office/Google Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, including a solid understanding of NDAs.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the aptitude to identify potential risks and propose practical solutions.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, as well as independently, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT CIRC
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
