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As a Senior Legal Assistant you will provide support, perform legal and business research, and assist attorneys in the Legal Department. The candidate will be an articulate, proactive and reliable person with excellent communication skills. Exceptional grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are a must. Interaction with others and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines is critical. A successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys taking on additional tasks and projects.

In this role you will:

• Provide corporate legal support to resolve complex contract and transactional matters by organizing, reviewing and preparing documents and maintaining relevant files.
• Review, draft, negotiate and revise various contracts, which may include, commercial sales, licensing, confidentiality, supply chain, professional services and amendments, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legal and company standards, andflagging potential risks.
• Research and summarize contractual terms and conditions, statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, executive orders and legal codes.
• Identify and discuss risks and advise company personnel on actions to address and mitigate such.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Handle and organize confidential and/or sensitive company information.
• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve routine legal issues.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum two-year degree and paralegal certificate
• Minimum 1 year of experience:contract law support
• Four-year degree: Business, English, or Pre-Law preferred
• 5+ years' experience preferred
• Knowledge of legal concepts, corporate and employment law
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with diverse internal and external customers
• Detail-oriented and able to organize and prioritize work independently
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, standard business hours, in office

Compensation Details: The expected basesalaryfor this position is starting at $61,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible - based on specific and relevant business metrics.

TheValue of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision,and Prescription Drugbenefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefitsat no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Planwith company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation& Sick Daysto spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidaysthroughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Dayto focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Offto give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedulesto plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perksthat support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it's the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

Apply now and find out what's next for you.

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