Paralegal Specialist

Dow

. Provide complex legal support across legal practice areas, excluding Litigation, as part of the Core Legal Practices team .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal standards. Proficient in utilizing technology and automation to enhance legal service delivery and improve operational efficiency.

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Contract ManagementContract Drafting and NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentAutomation and Workflow ImprovementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewContract InterpretationContract Amendment PreparationLegal ComplianceRisk IdentificationData AnalysisLegal Document DraftingContract Intake ManagementNegotiation SkillsCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management SystemsLegal Intake SystemsWorkflow Automation ToolsArtificial Intelligence ToolsData Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Corporate Legal DepartmentCommercial ContractsGovernanceComplianceInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide complex legal support across legal practice areas, excluding Litigation, as part of the Core Legal Practices team
Independently manage varied assignments involving multiple legal entities, stakeholders, and business considerations
Support contracts including confidentiality, distribution, formulation, rebate, repack, sales, trademark license, and other goods and services contracts
Review incoming requests for completeness, ambiguity, process requirements, and potential legal or business risk
Obtain missing information and route matters according to established procedures
Identify legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks and involve counsel or leaders when appropriate
Meet committed turnaround times and contribute to team, department, and company performance measures
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, agencies, partners, and counsel
Review, draft, revise, and negotiate contract terms within authorized parameters
Prepare and process contract extensions, amendments, and terminations
Explain contract provisions and coordinate stakeholder input and approvals
Maintain accurate contract records and systems
Support governance, risk, compliance, and legal services related to employees, former employees, and retirees
Use legal, company, vendor, artificial intelligence, and automation systems
Improve efficiency through technology, data, standardized workflows, and process simplification
Contribute to departmental and cross-functional projects, knowledge transfer, cross-training, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5, Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class, or Sergeant ranking, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated substantive contract experience, including reviewing and interpreting contract language
Experience drafting, revising, redlining, summarizing, negotiating within authorized parameters, preparing amendments, and applying defined terms
Experience managing contract intake and processing
Experience identifying issues requiring guidance, escalation, or additional approval
Ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship/support is available
Experience supporting commercial contracts in a corporate legal department or comparable environment
Experience using contract management, legal intake, workflow, and similar systems
Familiarity with corporate policies, internal controls, delegated authority, contract approval and signature requirements, and third-party due diligence
Experience using automation, artificial intelligence, data, or standardized workflows to improve legal-service delivery
Strong reading comprehension and ability to work accurately with complex contract language
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and negotiation skills
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, teamwork, and effective use of technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity
Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
Competitive retirement program, including company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location)
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
Medical and life insurance packages
Travel insurance available in certain countries/locations
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building
Role-based workplace flexibility
Competitive yearly vacation allowance
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
Wellbeing Portal
On-site fitness facilities (availability varies depending on location)
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidies/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives such as bike-to-work programs (availability varies depending on location)