Commercial Paralegal
Commercial Paralegal at The Davey Tree Expert Company — Kent, Ohio, United States
- Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
- Location: Kent, Ohio, United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 650–127000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Kent, OH
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: Hybrid
Req ID: 225166
Position Overview:
The Commercial Paralegal plays a key role in supporting Davey’s Legal Department and partnering across our diverse service lines to drive efficient, scalable contract operations. This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives on taking ownership of processes and projects that improve how work gets done.
At Davey, this position goes beyond traditional contract support. The Commercial Paralegal will serve as a hands-on operator, cross-functional partner, and systems champion, helping to streamline contracting processes that support our field operations, corporate teams, and growing service lines.
Job Duties:
Contract Operations & Lifecycle Management
Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle across Davey’s service lines, including intake, tracking, execution, and reporting
Perform first-pass review and redlining of standard agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor and customer contracts) using established playbooks and templates
Partner with Legal team members to escalate complex legal or risk-related issues when needed
Coordinate with business stakeholders—including field leaders and corporate teams—to drive timely contract execution
Process Improvement & Project Ownership
Take ownership of contract workflows and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and turnaround time
Lead or support projects that enhance Legal Department operations and better serve Davey’s business units
Develop, refine, and maintain templates, clause libraries, and playbooks to support scalable growth
Track contract metrics (volume, cycle time, bottlenecks) and recommend practical, data-driven improvements
Systems & Technology Leadership
Serve as the primary administrator for the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system
Drive adoption of CLM tools across service lines, ensuring ease of use for field and corporate stakeholders
Support implementation and optimization of new tools and technologies that improve contracting workflows
Act as a resource for teams navigating contract systems and processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner effectively with stakeholders across Davey service lines (e.g., tree care, utility, consulting, and corporate functions) to understand operational needs
Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted, responsive point of contact for contract-related matters
Balance competing priorities across teams while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail
Core Attributes & Competencies
We are primarily seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in high-volume work
Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution
A take-charge, ownership mindset—someone who identifies gaps and steps in to solve problems
Comfort working across diverse teams, including field and operational stakeholders
Experience supporting or leading technology implementation and adoption efforts
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in a professional, operations-focused, or contract support role
Experience managing workflows, coordinating across teams, and improving processes
Familiarity with contract management systems, workflow tools, or comparable platforms
Preferred:
Paralegal certificate
Experience with commercial contract review (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, etc.)
Background in an in-house legal department or law firm
Understanding of contract structure and negotiation concepts
Experience working with or supporting multiple business units or service lines
Familiarity with lease agreements or similar documents
Additional Information:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
Group health plans*
Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
Life insurance*
Paid parental leave
401k with up to a 4% company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
Holidays and paid time off*
Payroll savings plan*
Charitable matching gift program*
Employee referral bonus program *
Employee Educational Scholarship*
Davey Family Scholarship*
20% discount on all Davey services*
Cell phone discounts*
Vehicle purchase discount program*
Plus, so much more!
All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Union employees are not eligible for 401k but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None