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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and manage the development of new licensing agreements and renewals with licensees.
• Ensure agreement deadlines are met and prevent unintended contract expirations.
• Interface and coordinate agreements with legal teams.
• Gather and interpret complex data to support licensing activities.
• Handle special projects and non-recurring assignments.
• Assist in the development of licensing strategies.
• Prepare monthly status presentations for leadership.
• Manage projects, including budget management responsibilities.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of intellectual property to licensees.
• Monitor and manage licensee compliance.
• Maintain regular communication with external partners, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Bechelor's/Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent training required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts and agreements.
• Experience managing multiple contracts, agreements, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve unusual and complex problems.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience coordinating with legal teams and external stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of intellectual property licensing practices.
• Understanding of regulatory and legal requirements related to service and parts information.
• Knowledge of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) standards.
• Experience with Automotive Aftermarket licensing or similar licensing environments.
• Knowledge of automotive service and parts-specific file formats.
• Supervisory experience.
  
  

Hours and Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid in Warren, MI - In-office Tues/Wed/Thurs, remote Mon/Fri
  
  

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.