About the Role:
Location: Saginaw, Michigan (Hybrid) (initial training on site)
Join Morley’s legal team as a Contracts and Legal Specialist, where you’ll play a critical role in supporting our legal operations, contracts process and corporate compliance efforts.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about maintaining an organization’s legal and ethical standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with contract and commercial contract language, including redlining of basic contract terms
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of legal terminology, corporate governance and contract processes
• Proficiency in legal research
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism
• A positive, self-starter attitude and ability to meet deadlines

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Education / experience:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years in a contract management, paralegal, legal administration or similar role
• Experience with contract management platforms
• Schedule:
• Work 15-40 hours per week, scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (hours to be discussed during interview process)
• Flexible to support after standard work hours or on weekends if needed to complete high-priority projects or accommodate client / program schedules
• Location: Willing to work on site in Saginaw, Michigan, during the initial training period and as needed after that point

REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS

• High-speed internet access at home that you are able to connect to via Ethernet or landline
• Secluded and distraction-free work environment
  Why Morley?:
  The value of your employment is more than your paycheck. It’s the combination of competitive pay, health benefits and other benefits Morley provides – your total compensation package. (Note: Benefits available will depend on full-time or part-time classification.)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist with contract review and management, legal research, policy development and compliance
• Provide comprehensive support to our legal and compliance teams
• Draft, review and revise legal documents and internal policies
• Manage the contract review process, including redlining, tagging and monitoring contract terms, key dates and compliance
• Coordinate and perform the initial review of contracts received from clients, vendors and third parties
• Maintain and improve the contract management system, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Support and help draft responses to third-party inquiries, including subpoenas and records requests
• Conduct legal research on state and federal regulations, statutes and case law
• Monitor legislative and litigation developments relevant to the business
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance tasks
• Coordinate communications and document retention
• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as needed

This is a hybrid role. After training, you’ll have the opportunity to work partly from home, and partly on site at Morley’s headquarters campus in Saginaw, Michigan.

• Corporate office in Saginaw Township, close to shopping and restaurants
• Friendly, casual environment
• Access to our café and free on-site workout facility
• Perks like company activities and tickets to local event