Cadwell's Legal Department is seeking a Legal & Contracts Coordinator to support the full lifecycle of contract intake, tracking, and administration, while also assisting with intellectual property program support, regulatory compliance tasks, and general legal operations. This role is highly cross-functional and is well suited to someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contract Intake, Tracking & Administration
- Monitor and manage the Legal team email inbox
- Log, update, and track all legal requests; provide status updates on open requests as needed
- Follow-up on pending agreements with the Sales department
- Locate requested contracts and maintain organized, accurately named contract and customer records
Contract Management System (CLM) Administration
- Utilize Cadwell's Contract Management System (Cobblestone) to set up contract follow-up alerts, maintain the contract library, and build new features as assigned
- Work closely with the Cobblestone vendor team to learn and implement new system enhancements
- Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot internal software systems and legal tools
- Update contract templates and maintain a log of related issues
Signature & Document Processing
- Prepare documents for signature using SignNow
- Complete customer and vendor documentation as needed
- Provide notary services and coordinate apostille/legalization processes
Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Track and route incoming subpoena and medical records requests, and assist with document compilation under attorney direction
- Serve as scribe for internal audits
Intellectual Property Program Support
- Maintain up-to-date Intellectual Property (IP) trackers and records
- Draft agendas and schedule monthly IP/Patent & Trademark Committee meetings
- Review and process IP-related vendor invoices for approval
- Track IP issues and coordinate appropriate resolutions
- Coordinate and log inventor incentive rewards
General & Administrative Support
- Communicate effectively with internal departments and coordinate project-based work and events with teams across the business
- Provide occasional receptionist coverage
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in a fast-paced administrative, legal support role
- Associates degree or equivalent work experience
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage a wide variety of constantly changing tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Active listening skills and the ability to take accurate, concise notes
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong computer skills; working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Experience with contract management systems and/or e-signature platforms (e.g., SignNow) preferred
- Comfort handling sensitive information with discretion
- Current Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one
Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every individual to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@cadwell.com.
