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What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment: medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Assist one attorney in the Ecolab Law Department in support of Downstream and Global Chemicals business opportunities including without limitation in more complex commercial transactions, global master agreements, M&A due diligence and resolution of customer claims.
• Review and propose edits to Ecolab Downstream and Global Chemicals customer contracts.
• Responsible for working with the Downstream and Global Chemicals sales and finance divisions to process customer contracts effectively and efficiently from intake through negotiation and execution.
• Responsible for working with Downstream and Global Chemicals sales and finance divisions to evaluate, utilize and upgrade contract management systems.
• Prepare reporting to communicate effective Law Department support to Downstream and Global Chemicals sales division.
• Assist Downstream and Global Chemicals in review of scopes of work.
• Review standard contract templates and forms and implement contract review processes.
• Providing support to manage subcontractors for Downstream and Global Chemicals including the Avetta subcontractor management system.
• Providing ongoing training to Downstream and Global Chemicals sales teams and support functions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Ecolab contract policies and procedures.
• Supports and is committed to ensuring a safe working environment and to Ecolab's quality improvement process.
• Collaborate with Ecolab employees globally to improve contract processing.
• Collaborate with Ecolab’s patent department in managing and processing confidentiality agreements in support of commercial transactions.
• Develop solid relationships with key business leaders in the Downstream and Global Chemicals division.
• Provides support for internal investigation and root cause analysis when needed.
• Assist in promoting Ecolab’s compliance efforts including without limitation Ecolab’s Code of Conduct.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments which affect the Downstream and Global Chemicals division to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Available to work with outside counsel and other attorneys in the Ecolab Law Department in support of complex legal projects.
• Provides support and assistance for litigation and dispute resolution as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ experience as a paralegal, contract administrator and/or legal administrative experience with focus on commercial transactions.
• Previous experience with contract review and drafting, legal research and project management
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook and the internet
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong proofreading skills, strict attention to details
• Ability to think critically/analytically and exhibit sound judgment
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Possess strong service focus
• React with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround
• Ability to summarize information and material terms clearly and accurately
• Work well independently and collaboratively with others
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, problem solve and follow-up
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism in dealing with executives, business unit leadership, Law Department colleagues, and fellow employees
• Confident self-starter

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.