Paralegal I

About Kubota North America
Kubota North America is a leading provider of equipment and solutions that help customers cultivate, build, maintain, and support communities across North America. Through its family of companies, including Kubota Tractor Corporation, Kubota North America serves customers in the agricultural, construction, landscaping, turf, utility vehicle, engine, and industrial equipment markets. Driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success, Kubota continues to grow its presence while supporting a trusted network of dealers, partners, and customers.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Contract Management Office and support the commercial contracting operations that help drive business success across the Kubota organization.

About the Role
The Paralegal, Contract Management Office (CMO) provides essential support to Kubota's Legal Department by coordinating commercial contracts, managing contract processes, and assisting with the review and administration of business agreements. Working closely with attorneys and internal stakeholders, this role helps ensure contracts are processed efficiently, comply with company standards, and support business objectives across the organization.

What You Will Do

Prepare, review, and administer commercial contracts, amendments, renewals, NDAs, and related legal documents using approved templates.
Coordinate contract intake, approvals, execution, and document management through contract lifecycle management systems.
Track key contract dates, renewals, notice periods, and other contractual obligations.
Support attorneys with customer, vendor, dealer, distributor, marketing, and service agreements.
Serve as a primary point of contact for routine legal and contract-related questions from business teams.
Partner with departments including Sales, Marketing, Dealer Development, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and IT to facilitate contract execution.
Maintain contract databases, matter trackers, and reporting tools to ensure accurate records and visibility.
Prepare summaries, presentations, training materials, and status reports for legal and business stakeholders.
Conduct basic legal and contract-related research and coordinate information requests from outside counsel when needed.
Identify contract workflow issues and support continuous improvement of legal operations and processes.


What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field preferred.
Paralegal certification preferred.
In lieu of a degree or certification, at least 3 years of experience supporting a legal department, law firm, or contract management function.
Working knowledge of commercial contracts, including NDAs, supply agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and SaaS/technology agreements.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with DocuSign, HighQ, or other contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting commercial contracting processes in a corporate legal department.
Familiarity with AI-assisted contract review tools, such as Microsoft Copilot.
Interest in commercial law, contract operations, and legal process improvement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced business environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in a professional office environment and utilize standard office technology.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.