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Senior Paralegal, Procurement

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Valvoline

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United States , Lexington

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Salary:

78300.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Senior Paralegal, Procurement, supports Valvoline Global’s legal, contractual, and compliance functions, primarily for procurement-related initiatives across North America (U.S. and Canada), with occasional involvement in global matters. Reporting to the Associate Counsel – North America, this role plays a vital part in ensuring the efficient execution of procurement contracts and legal operations that underpin Valvoline’s sourcing, services, and vendor management activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Contract Review, Drafting, and Negotiation: Draft and review a wide range of procurement contracts and associated legal documents
  • Participate in negotiation sessions with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Develop and review negotiation strategies
  • Align with Associate Counsel on risk appetite
  • Legal Risk Management and Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with cross-functional business units to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal and contractual risks
  • Proactively raise legal concerns and offer practical solutions
  • Work with outside counsel as needed
  • Process Optimization and Legal Operations: Assist in maintaining and updating standard contract templates
  • Contribute to departmental initiatives aimed at increasing legal efficiency
  • Support ongoing efforts to enhance contract management practices
  • Compliance and Governance: Support the Legal and Compliance teams in ensuring adherence to internal policies and applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Monitor evolving legal standards
  • Help ensure alignment between contractual practices and Valvoline’s internal controls
  • General Legal Support and Development: Provide legal research, drafting, and administrative support
  • Take initiative in learning Valvoline’s business and legal environment
  • Mentor interns or less experienced staff as appropriate

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or baccalaureate degree, or certification from NALA or NFPA
  • Experience with corporate legal department and/or in-house attorneys
  • At least 7-10 years’ work experience with responsibilities that cover the tasks of a paralegal
  • Experience with a contract lifecycle management system is required
  • Foundational understanding of procurement, commercial, and technology contracting principles
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to adapt templates and terms to specific business needs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality legal support in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • able to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams or internal business partners
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with contract management or legal workflow tools
  • A learning mindset and commitment to professional development and legal operations excellence
  • The position demands a high degree of confidentiality, focus, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to quality are essential

Nice to have:

Applicant should be qualified in an American Bar Association or respective country-approved curriculum, and, ideally, have a Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination

What we offer:
  • Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
  • Health Savings Account (with employer-based deposit and match)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
  • Incentive opportunity
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • PTO Buy/Sell Options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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