Contracts Specialist/Paralegal

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Overview:

This position assists Commercial Counsel and Contract Managers in providing commercial legal support to sales teams and other support functions. This position includes contract management, records management, policy management, compliance, corporate governance, and process improvement tasks.

The position also assists with escalation of risks and routing matters for internal approvals. Collaboration with internal business partners from many disciplines is a key component of this job. Coordination with external parties, including outside counsel or consultants, may also be required. This full-time position may be a remote position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Global Commercial Legal Operations Manager in developing and maintaining new contracting templates, reviewing and updating existing templates in collaboration with applicable Product, Sales Legal and other key stakeholders.
• Manage databases, automated approval tools, and other electronic systems
• Maintaining online terms and conditions and integration with available quoting tools
• Maintain internal Motorola websites pertaining to Legal, including the Law Department's internal landing page
• Review solicitations (e.g. RFIs, RFPs) issued by government & commercial customers
• Assist in drafting proposal responses and contract clauses.
• Perform initial compliance analysis for the solicitation
• Manage standing delegations of authority and powers of attorney as needed
• Act as key liaison with other functional areas (e.g., Finance, Insurance, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, Trade Compliance, etc.) in reviewing customer or vendor requirements.
• Gather detailed information about the sales offer.
• Obtain and synthesize input from internal and external subject matter experts
• Escalating risks and obtaining approvals
• Research issues, as requested by Commercial Counsel or Contract Managers
• Assist with records management
• Assist Commercial Counsel with due diligence and regulatory compliance efforts
• Provide other general legal assistance and administrative tasks as necessary

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in corporate transactional, contracts negotiation, and/or commercial transaction experience, preferably with a background in technology matters, government contracts and/or intellectual property.
• Professional certifications, such as National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), are preferred.
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience with AI research tools such as NotebookLM and GeminiAI preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Note: Candidate may reside anywhere in the US

Target Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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• Bachelor's degree is highly preferred with 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• OR 4+ years of experience in corporate transactional, contracts negotiation, and/or commercial transaction
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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