Contracts Administrator/Paralegal
Posted on 9/11/2023
Bestow

201-500 employees

Life insurance digital infrastructure & platform
Company Overview
Bestow's mission is to make life insurance accessible to millions of underserved families. The company has created a life insurance platform that is both a direct-to-consumer destination and an infrastructure provider that powers instant life insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes, across any channel.
Locations
Dallas, TX, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Marketing
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Communications
CategoriesNew
Legal & Compliance
Product
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree, or Certificate program in paralegal studies
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of legal experience, preferably supporting a life insurance practice
  • Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
  • Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
  • Ability to work independently to solve problems and present solutions to the General Counsel
  • Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient with G Suite Applications
  • Proficient with IronClad or a similar contracts administration system
  • Paralegal Certificate is desired but not required
  • Texas Notary Public Certification is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the contract administration process, including planning, collaboration, negotiation, execution, and management of corporate agreements, such as non-disclosure, marketing, SaaS, and independent contractor agreements
  • Administer our Contracts Management System, IronClad, for the workflow, review, approval, repository, and procurement of all Bestow contracts
  • Produce documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates
  • Draft legal documents such as NDAs, ICAs, and Vendor Agreements
  • Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Corporate Governance administration
  • Regulatory knowledge of Life Insurance in regard to partnership, marketing, and finance agreements
  • Negotiate purchase terms and conditions
  • Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements