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Support the management of real estate contracts and matters including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, right-of-way agreements, and other access rights for the Company's projects and office locations. You will manage the Company's contract lifecycle management system, coordinate with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders, and provide paralegal support across a broad range of legal matters.

Position Title: Legal Operations and Contract Administrator (On-Site) Location: Granville, OH Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions Please complete the application completely and accurately. Position Description Position SummaryAs the Legal Operations & Contract Administrator at New River Electrical Corporation (the "Company"), you will be a key member of the Legal and Compliance Department, supporting the Company's contracting, project support, and dispute resolution functions. You will manage the Company's contract lifecycle management system, coordinate with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders, and provide paralegal support across a broad range of legal matters. This position will initially report to the Vice President, General Counsel but may report to the newly created position of Associate General Counsel and may be based in Cleveland, Ohio; Granville, Ohio; or Roanoke, Virginia. Duties/Responsibilities<ol><li>Manage legal operations for the department, including outside counsel and vendor management, invoice review and processing, legal spend tracking, and billing inquiries.</li><li>Manage department budget, accruals, and financial reporting in coordination with the Finance team.</li><li>Coordinate and manage department agendas, meetings, presentations, and internal communications.</li><li>Administer the department's file management systems, ensuring organized and accessible records.</li><li>Serve as the training administrator for Legal and Compliance, coordinating the scheduling, tracking, and documentation of department-led training programs across the organization.</li><li>Prepare and maintain presentations, reports, and other materials for department and Company use.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve templates, workflows, policies, and procedures related to legal operations, including budgeting, billing guidelines, vendor management, invoice review, legal spend management, contract review, file naming conventions and record organization standards, legal and compliance department reporting cadences, department meetings and agendas, onboarding procedures for new legal and compliance department staff, and accrual reporting.</li><li>Manage the intake and tracking of customer and subcontractor lien waivers, and coordinate review of lien waivers by the Corporate Paralegal or in-house counsel.</li><li>Manage and administer the legal team's matter management system, including intake, tracking, and reporting of legal matters.</li><li>Manage and administer the Company's contract lifecycle management system (Agiloft), including intake, routing, tracking, and reporting of contracts throughout their lifecycle.</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate contract files and records within Agiloft and the department's filing systems.</li><li>Monitor contract deadlines, renewal dates, notice periods, and other key milestones, and communicate proactively with stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate and coordinate with project managers, procurement, risk and insurance, and other key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate contract processing and execution.</li><li>Draft, coordinate, and file Notices of Commencement, Notices to Owner, Preliminary Notices, Notices of Furnishing, and other statutory notices required in connection with the Company's construction projects.</li><li>Support the management of real estate contracts and matters including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, right-of-way agreements, and other access rights for the Company's projects and office locations.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ol> Core Competencies<ol><li>Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with sound judgment and composure.</li><li>Builds trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, approaching colleagues as a true partner and teammate rather than solely as an administrative resource.</li><li>Communicates with clarity, candor, and respect, able to deliver difficult messages constructively and receive feedback with openness.</li><li>Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and actively contributes to a positive and supportive workplace culture.</li><li>Adapts communication style and approach to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from field operations to senior leadership.</li><li>Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and a genuine commitment to the success of the team.</li><li>Handles confidential information securely and in accordance with legal and corporate policies.</li></ol> Position Requirements Qualifications<ol><li>Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or other relevant experience, preferably in construction, infrastructure, real estate, or a related industry.</li><li>Experience with contract lifecycle management systems; experience with Agiloft is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with construction lien laws, statutory notice requirements, and real property instruments (leases, easements, licenses) is a plus.</li><li>Experience with pre-qualification and risk assessment processes preferred.</li><li>Exposure to litigation support, claims management, or mergers and acquisitions is a plus.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project managers, business partners, and external stakeholders.</li><li>High ethical standards and professional integrity.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ol> Equal Opportunity Employer AAP/EEO StatementIt has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment. 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New River Electrical Corporation

Legal Operations and Contract Administrator (On-Site)

Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)

Agiloft

Billing

Budget Management

Budgeting

Claims Management

Communication Skills

Construction

Construction Projects

Contract Approval

Contract Management

Contract Processing

Contract Review

Corporate Policies

Cross-Functional

Detail Oriented

Documentation

Easements

Electricity

Event Management

Expense Management

Expense Tracking

File Management

File Systems

Finance

Financial Reporting

Infrastructure Construction

Insurance

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Leasing

Legal

Legal Reports

Legal Standards

Legal Support Skills

Liens

Maintain Compliance

Manage Agenda

Mergers and Acquisitions

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Onboarding

Operations Management

Organizational Skills

Paralegal

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Procurement Management

Project/Program Coordination

Project/Program Management

Real Estate

Regulatory Requirements

Reporting Skills

Risk

Risk Analysis

Sales

Statutory Laws

Team Player

Time Management

Training Program

Vendor/Supplier Management

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As the Corporate Paralegal at New River Electrical Corporation (the "Company"), you will be a key member of the Legal and Compliance Department, providing paralegal support across corporate governance, compliance, litigation, and transactional matters. Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with sound judgment and composure.

Position Title: Corporate Paralegal (On-Site) Location: Granville , OH Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions Please complete the application completely and accurately. Position Description Position SummaryAs the Corporate Paralegal at New River Electrical Corporation (the "Company"), you will be a key member of the Legal and Compliance Department, providing paralegal support across corporate governance, compliance, litigation, and transactional matters. You will support the Company's financing, licensing, ESOP administration, and corporate governance functions. This position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel or the Associate General Counsel and may be based in Cleveland, Ohio; Granville, Ohio; or Roanoke, Virginia. Duties/Responsibilities: Corporate/Transactional<ol><li>Support corporate governance functions, including entity management, corporate recordkeeping, board and committee materials, and annual filings.</li><li>Assist with ESOP administration and related reporting in coordination with the Company's ESOP trustee, third-party administrator, and outside counsel.</li><li>Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence document collection, organization, and review.</li><li>Assist with financing transactions, including document preparation, closing coordination, and post-closing administration.</li></ol> Litigation & Legal Support<ol><li>Assist with claims and litigation management, including document collection and preservation, matter tracking, and coordination with outside counsel.</li><li>Assist with safety-related legal matters and labor and employment matters as needed, including support for workplace investigations, regulatory responses, and document preparation.</li><li>Process and manage subpoenas, garnishments, and other legal process, coordinating responses with the appropriate internal departments and outside counsel.</li><li>Manage and administer the litigation hold software and litigation hold process.</li><li>Manage and review customer and subcontractor lien waivers and the lien waiver process for the legal department.</li></ol> Compliance & General<ol><li>Partner with the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Senior Corporate Counsel to develop legal and compliance training content and substantive legal and compliance templates for use across the organization.</li><li>Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including contracts, internal policies, and compliance reports.</li><li>Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to the company's business.</li><li>Answer, track, and manage customer risk assessments, pre-qualification questionnaires, and vendor qualification submissions.</li><li>Manage state licensing, business registrations, and qualifications, including new registrations, renewals, and compliance tracking across all jurisdictions in which the Company operates.</li><li>Support compliance program administration, including policy management, monitoring activities, and compliance reporting.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ol> Core Competencies<ol><li>Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with sound judgment and composure.</li><li>Builds trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, approaching colleagues as a true partner and teammate rather than solely as an administrative resource.</li><li>Communicates with clarity, candor, and respect, able to deliver difficult messages constructively and receive feedback with openness.</li><li>Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and actively contributes to a positive and supportive workplace culture.</li><li>Adapts communication style and approach to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from field operations to senior leadership.</li><li>Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and a genuine commitment to the success of the team.</li><li>Handles confidential information securely and in accordance with legal and corporate policies.</li></ol> Position Requirements Qualifications<ol><li>Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, with experience in legal operations, corporate governance, or compliance preferred.</li><li>Experience with legal billing, budget management, and vendor management processes.</li><li>Familiarity with corporate governance, entity management, and business licensing requirements.</li><li>Exposure to ESOP administration, financing transactions, or mergers and acquisitions is a plus.</li><li>Experience processing subpoenas, garnishments, or other legal process preferred.</li><li>Strong organizational and project management skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management, business partners, and external stakeholders</li><li>High ethical standards and professional integrity.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ol> TravelOccasional travel may be required. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer AAP/EEO StatementIt has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment. PId1572ee7eeed-25401-40464227

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