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Contracts Manager and Corporate Paralegal

Cognex Corporation
Full-time
On-site
Cork, Ireland

Job Description

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Contract Review & Management:

    • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating of customer and procurement agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, customer compliance documents, office lease agreements, etc.
    • Maintain and update the contract management system and repository.
    • Serve as an initial point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing creative business and legal counsel on a wide range of issues common to rapidly-growing public companies.

    Entity Management

    • Support the maintenance of corporate records and compliance requirements for all EMEA group entities.
    • Coordinate with external corporate secretarial service providers to ensure timely filings and statutory compliance.
    • Assist in the preparation and filing of board resolutions, annual returns, and other regulatory documentation.

    Stakeholder Liaison:

    • Act as a key point of contact between the legal team and internal departments (e.g., sales, finance, HR) on legal and compliance matters.
    • Work with external counsel and service providers to manage ongoing legal matters and ensure timely support.
    • Support cross-functional teams with legal input on strategic initiatives and projects
    • Provide compliance awareness and counsel with respect to European laws and regulations.
    • Provide education and training to EMEA staff.

    Required and Preferred Experience

    • Minimum of 2/3 years’ experience working in a law firm or supporting an in-house legal team (preferably in a technology or corporate law environment).
    • Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field; a legal diploma or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, ICSA, Paralegal Certification) is an advantage.
    • Experience reviewing commercial agreements (sales and sourcing), including non-disclosure agreements and codes of conduct.
    • Understanding of commercial contract clauses and their risks and mitigation strategies
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; superior organizational abilities; ability to handle multiple projects effectively; experience working successfully with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
    • Self-starter, someone who takes the initiative on important projects; Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency.
    • Fluency in English required. 
    • Experience working with global or multi-jurisdictional entities is highly desirable.

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