Granite Background & History

Granite is one of the premier communications services providers to businesses across the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.8 Billion in revenue with more than2,300 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA just off I-93 and directly next to the North Quincy T Station on the Red Line. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.

u Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 14 consecutive years

u Our Quincy office has an onsite dining facility and a fully equipped state of the art gym that offers daily Cross Fit, Mixed Martial Arts, and Yoga classes available to employees at zero cost.

u Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $200 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.

u We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.

u Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022

u Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.

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General Summary of Position:

The Corporate Paralegal is an integral part of the Legal & Regulatory Team where practicality, communication and collegiality are necessary components.

The Corporate Paralegal will assist the Legal & Regulatory Team in supporting the needs of a rapidly growing and fast-paced company, while at the same time driving departmental initiatives. Responsibilities include contract development, contract review and contract negotiation. The position requires a highly organized team player with strong written and verbal communication and relationship building skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in negotiations of contract language, terms and conditions, cost/price, deliverables, and schedule requirements
• Facilitate and provide contractual guidance to internal management including sales and finance
• Work with internal stakeholders to assure compliance with contractual requirements during contract execution and communicate contractual obligations to account teams managing the installation and maintenance of contracted telecommunications services
• Coordinate with finance and business teams for resolution of contract issues and disputes
• Review solicitations and contractual instruments, identify terms and requirements significant to Granite's operations and compliance obligations
• Assist in identification, development and implementation of new contract/subcontract policies and processes
• Provide administrative support as necessary, including drafting correspondence, online research, and file organization to the Legal & Regulatory Team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum 3-7 years professional experience, with some paralegal experience preferable
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, multitask and coordinate activities across a range of functional areas
• Must be able to thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
• Excellent writing skills and ability to draft contractual instruments
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills. Must interface effectively with internal management and customer representatives
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong presentation, cross-functional leadership, and team-building skills
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions
• Proficient in all MS Office applications, immediate to advanced Excel knowledge a plus
• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise judgement and discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the telecommunications industry
• Paralegal certificate or paralegal studies, preferably from an ABA certified program