We are looking for a skilled and business-savvy Attorney to join our team in Belton, Missouri. This role focuses on managing and negotiating commercial contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and supporting key business operations. If you have a strong legal background, coupled with a proactive approach to risk management and collaboration, this opportunity is for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.<br>• Provide legal counsel on all stages of contract management, from initial drafting to final execution.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams such as sales, project managers, and senior leaders to align legal strategies with business goals.<br>• Identify and address legal risks associated with procurement, customer contracts, and vendor agreements.<br>• Develop and implement tools, templates, and training to enhance organizational compliance and efficiency.<br>• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes to ensure adherence to best practices.<br>• Advise on dispute resolution strategies, focusing on liability, indemnification, and claims management.<br>• Support risk mitigation efforts, ensuring balanced and practical legal solutions for business operations.
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee and execute payroll operations for a diverse workforce across multiple locations. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, compliance expertise, and the ability to streamline processes for maximum efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll processing for union and non-union employees across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Prepare certified payrolls and manage compliance with Davis Bacon wage orders and prevailing wage laws.<br>• Maintain and update payroll systems, including new entries, employee status changes, tax adjustments, and deductions.<br>• Generate quarterly, year-end, and other required payroll reports, ensuring data accuracy.<br>• Identify opportunities to optimize processes by reducing manual tasks and improving system integrations.<br>• Process union-related paperwork and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Conduct audits of payroll records to ensure adherence to legal and organizational standards.<br>• Address employee inquiries regarding pay and handle third-party employment and payroll verifications.<br>• Safeguard payroll records by maintaining confidentiality and secure storage practices.<br>• Collaborate on short-term projects and fulfill additional duties as assigned.
<p>We are seeking a highly analytical and solutions-driven Pricing Analyst to join a large, national law firm. This role is instrumental in supporting the firm's pricing strategies, budgeting processes, and profitability initiatives. As part of the team, you'll work closely with attorneys and senior leadership to create data-informed pricing proposals and ensure financial insights drive decision-making. If you or someone you know is interested in this Pricing Analyst position and come from the legal industry, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details!</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee the approval process for client rates, generate regular updates on pricing arrangements, and flag potential risks to management. Follow up proactively to ensure smooth workflows.</li><li>Partner with attorneys to develop strategic pricing models and budgets that align with client requirements while addressing potential challenges.</li><li>Leverage historical and current data trends to craft forward-thinking solutions, focusing on profitability for engagements, clients, and specific matters.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), offering a comprehensive analysis of financial impacts for leadership review.</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize current workflows, introduce innovative tools, and implement new initiatives to enhance efficiency.</li><li>Utilize firm-specific profitability models to assess scenarios and provide insights on deal costs to inform pricing decisions.</li><li>Serve as a resource in evaluating contingency fee cases, including initial approval stages and monthly performance reviews against predefined financial benchmarks.</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal teams, including Finance & Accounting, to deliver seamless, high-quality service for attorneys and clients.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional service and responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Take on ad hoc responsibilities as assigned, contributing your expertise to various initiatives.</li><li>Maintain availability during work hours across approved communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Jabber) to ensure transparent, timely collaboration—especially in hybrid settings.</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related discipline is required; an MBA is particularly advantageous.</li><li>At least 4–5 years of proven success in financial reporting, data analysis, or pricing strategy.</li><li>Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functionalities such as pivot tables, macros, and data modeling.</li><li>Familiarity with tools like SQL Reporting Services, Cognos BI, and proficiency in SQL queries is highly valued.</li><li>Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Strategic thinking and the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.</li><li>Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to convey complex concepts clearly.</li><li>A team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service and timely responses to meet client and internal team expectations.</li></ul>
