Paralegal (Hybrid - Warren, MI)

A partner of The Mom Project in the automotive industry is seeking a contract Paralegal to help support their business needs.

This role will be responsible for contracts for oil licensing.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, schedule, and manage the development of new Agreements and those needing to be renewed with Licensees. Ensure deadlines are met to prevent unintended expiration of Agreements
• Interface and coordinate agreements with legal staff
• Gathers and interprets complex data
• Handle a variety of non-recurring special assignments
• Assist in developing licensing strategy
• Prepare monthly status presentations for leadership
• Project Management (including budget management)
• Frequent contact with others outside the immediate work group and others in the industry outside the company
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of intellectual property to licensees
• Managing compliance of licensees
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and tasks simultaneously
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to give presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Ability to travel domestically.

Preferred:

• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of intellectual property licensing practices
• Understanding of regulatory and legal requirements for service and parts information
• Understanding Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association standards
• Experience with Automotive Aftermarket (or similar) Licensing
• Knowledge of automotive service and parts-specific file formats
• Supervisory experience

Hours and Location:

• Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid in Warren, MI

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.