Legal Assistant

Title: Legal Assistant Location: Peoria, IL (100% Onsite) Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent with AXISCADES Experience Level: 1-3 years Responsibilities Drafting contracts, task orders, and work requests Managing and negotiating contracts with suppliers and clients Define, track, and report on contract status in internal Contract Management Tool Providing legal advice and guidance on contract terms and conditions Evaluate bids and research current regulations Creating, managing, and overseeing all contractual agreements and documents between subcontractors and owners Conducting initial meetings with prospective subcontractors Managing all change orders Involve in diplomacy and drafting, especially in disputes and contract drafting Handle over 250 contracts annually (subject to volume increases) Prepare, review, execute, archive legal procurement documents such as MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, and Schedules using enterprise tools Manage the contract workflow in procurement system, including gathering internal inputs, routing for approvals, and coordinating signatures Act as a key liaison for internal clients and stakeholders, ensuring clarity on contract process, status, and expectations Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and SOX requirements throughout the contracting process Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, and Business teams globally Monitor contract velocity and participate in reporting and data analysis We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr