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Paralegal - Commercial Transactions Team ( 250000JT )

**Primary Location** : UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

**Organization** : Equitable

**Schedule** : Full-time

Description

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

The Equitable Law Department’s Mission is to Serve as Equitable’s trusted counsel,** **_empowering Equitable to pursue its noble purpose by upholding the highest standards, forging collaborative relationships and delivering creative solutions._

At Equitable we have reimagined how we want to work and are guided by principles of inclusivity, flexibility, and connection. Come join us and enjoy working for a leading financial services company with an amazing and diverse culture! We offer a flexible hybrid office/remote work environment, and this position is located in our Charlotte, NC office.

Equitable is currently looking to hire a Paralegal for our Commercial Transactions team, which is a part of Equitable’s Legal and Compliance organization. As a key member of the team this role would be primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts including services, consulting, marketing, licensing, non-disclosure, data privacy, and other commercial related agreements under the supervision of one or more attorneys

Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Responsibilities:

As a paralegal in the Commercial Transactions teams, your primary responsibilities would be:

+ The drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts including services, consulting, marketing, licensing, non-disclosure, data privacy, and other commercial related agreements under the supervision of one or more attorneys

+ Understanding the Company and products in order to identify risks, develop solutions, mitigation and negotiation strategies

+ Inputting of completed contracts into the contract management system and capture key terms

+ Utilizing a variety of platforms to assist the team with the contract management process and guidelines

+ Other related duties as assigned

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program (https://portal.equitable.com/appentry/EDoxRedirect?node\_id=A2023013000001)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Paralegal Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Professional team-player with a willingness to take initiative.

+ Ability to develop and maintain established relationships with key internal stakeholders, system account manager and support team.

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and other Microsoft applications.

+ Flexible and willing to respond to unanticipated issues and constantly reprioritize based on business demands

+ Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Skills:

**Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

**Effective Communications:** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

**Managing Multiple Priorities:** Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at [email protected] .

**Req ID:** 250000JT