Paralegal/Contract Specialist – Mandarin Speaking

London, UK (Hybrid)

Position Summary

You will support the administration of contracts in accordance with the client’s company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client requirements. The responsibilities will focus on the review and negotiation of commercial agreements with the client’s suppliers, subcontractors and other agreements central to the commercial operations of the client.

Job Responsibilities:

· Implement client contracting policies and processes.

· Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in accordance with client company policies and strategies.

· Provide legal support to client’s internal business team.

· Provide solutions and information for contract-related queries and draft relevant agreements.

· Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable risk management policies.

· Accurately report and collect legal data as needed.

Skills and Experience:

· Minimum of 6 months - 2 years’ experience in contracts management with experience in commercial contracting (international contracting experience is a bonus) and varied contractual arrangements. However, client specific training will be provided so ability to learn is key. Experience with software and cloud contracting is preferred but not required.

· Fluent in Mandarin

· Ability to read and understand highly complex contractual language to identify and flag client risks and suggest mitigation steps.

· Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system is preferred. If there is no experience with CLM tools, proficiency in technology is essential.

· Good understanding of commercial contracting terms, conditions/practices and legal implications.

· Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

· Basic understanding of Generative AI.

Key Competencies:

· Knowledge of commercial contracts and specifications with drafting and negotiation skills.

· Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability with an appreciation for striking a balance between business and legal objectives.

· Strong ability to organise assigned workload and multi-task to deliver service at required service levels meeting client and stakeholders’ expectations.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Be able to perform well in a fast-paced, intellectually intense and service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Integreon’s values and culture.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to balance between working independently and with a team and open to learning.

Educational Requirements

· LLB or GDL required

· LPC preferred

Reports To

Project Manager

Location

London, UK (Hybrid)

Company Information:

Integreon is a trusted, global provider of award-winning legal and business solutions to leading law firms, corporations and professional services firms.Our highly trained, experienced staff of over 4,000 employees globally service a comprehensive range of client needs that require scale and expertise, enabling clients to become more operationally efficient. Integreon works with corporations and law firms who rely on our team’s experience and expertise in documents, administrative and business services.  With delivery centres on three continents, Integreon offers multi-lingual, around-the-clock support, as well as onshore, offshore and onsite delivery of our award-winning services