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Paralegal, Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations

Kontoor Brands
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
August 06, 2022
Job Description Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic denim brands: Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Our global community of more than 15,000 employees fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative and forward-looking employees with a passion for creating innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are both meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees. Paralegal, Commercial Contracts: Become the Newest Member of Kontoor Brands The primary responsibilities of this position is to provide support to (i) the Assistant General Counsel, Commercial & Privacy relating to drafting, negotiating and tracking a wide variety of contractual agreements, and (ii) the Legal Team as a whole related to legal operations and legal compliance activities. Responsibilities Assist with review of sales contracts, procurement contracts and NDAs. Draft legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by counsel. Negotiate contracts both verbally and in writing with counterparties Assist in drafting and updating contracts playbook Coordinate contract review and approval process with commercial and procurement personnel. Coordinate execution of documents and tracking. Assist with management of the privacy program, including consumer response management (manage and maintain privacy mailboxes that receive queries, privacy-related requests, etc.), data map maintenance, strategic initiatives, data base activity, training, and change management. Primary management of the Legal billing system, legal accruals, and timely payment of legal invoices. Assist with discovery, record holds, and other litigation matters as requested. Assist with monitoring and managing the ethics hotline and other compliance tools, change management and training. Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Collaborate with other members of the legal team, internal business stakeholders and outside counsel as needed. Educational/Position Requirements: Undergraduate degree preferred Paralegal certificate is a plus Ability to work both independently, and as part of a team High work capacity with a focus on efficiency and agility; this role requires the ability to handle multiple priorities at any given time, with little oversight Strong verbal & written communication skills required Skills: Knowledge of corporate law and contracts Experience in contract drafting and negotiation Experience working in the legal department of a publicly traded company, preferred Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Legal Tracker or One Trust is preferred but not required