Tara Murray
Rockaway Beach,NY
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Legal Specialist
JMD CUSTOM CONTRACTING, LLC
Wantagh, New York
07.2024 - Current
- Managed full contract lifecycle for construction projects, drafting and negotiating prime contracts and subcontractor agreements, strengthening indemnity and scope provisions, and formalizing design changes through contract amendments to mitigate risk and prevent scope creep
- Coordinated regulatory compliance and project approvals, securing permits, licenses, and clearances while navigating municipal requirements, reducing project start delays by 15–20% and improving operational efficiency
- Oversaw risk, compliance, and documentation processes, including mechanics’ liens and lien waivers, COI verification, and audit-ready recordkeeping systems to protect against financial exposure and support dispute resolution
- Oversaw intake and review process for significant vendor agreements to ensure compliance.
- Negotiated terms of vendor agreements in accordance with established budget parameters.
- Identified opportunities to streamline operations processes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Prepared legal documents such as contracts, leases and other agreements for review by attorneys.
- Assisted in developing negotiation strategies for contract disputes and renewals to enhance resolution processes.
- Developed templates for new contracts and maintained a centralized database for existing contracts to streamline access and retrieval.
Contracts Manager
ADRIENNE’S
Broad Channel, NY
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Optimized contract lifecycle management for new restaurant opening by developing standardized templates and scalable workflows for vendor, lease, and service agreements, improving efficiency, consistency, and legal operations support
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to ensure the best terms for the company.
- Advised senior management on contractual matters such as renewals, extensions, terminations.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving any payment disputes.
- Maintained an accurate database of all signed contracts and related documents.
- Built and maintained centralized tracking systems for contracts, permits, and regulatory filings, supporting corporate recordkeeping, compliance, and cross-functional visibility across multiple locations and expansion initiatives
- Coordinated onboarding and launch readiness by managing vendor and employee documentation, facilitating licensing and permit filings, and maintaining organized, audit-ready records to support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and project execution
- Reviewed requests for proposals before they were submitted to vendors.
- Created templates for new contracts based on standard industry practices.
Contract Paralegal
Monster Powerwash, LLC
Rockaway Beach, NY
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported M&A transaction lifecycle by conducting due diligence, reviewing financial statements, contracts, and asset records, and assisting in drafting asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents while maintaining version control and tracking critical deadlines
- Coordinated transaction workflow and closing processes by managing checklists, liaising with counsel and counterparties, and compiling execution-ready closing binders; contributed to project management initiatives and supported legal operations, including exposure to regulatory filings and evolving legal technology tools
- Organized deal files in compliance with corporate governance standards; supported corporate recordkeeping relevant to equity administration and ownership tracking
Owner/Operations Manager
DJ’s Build it All, LOC
Rockaway Beach, NY
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Standardized and managed contract lifecycle processes for construction projects by developing templates and centralized tracking systems for deadlines, payment terms, and renewal obligations, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring consistent legal support
- Strengthened compliance and risk management by overseeing vendor and subcontractor onboarding, insurance verification, licensing, and permit tracking; supported HR-related legal functions by managing hiring processes and developing an employee handbook aligned with employment policies and regulatory requirements
- Tracked audit-ready projects and contract documentation, including change orders, lien waivers, and dispute-related materials, while identifying contract risks and inconsistencies to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for litigation
Family Law Paralegal
Greebel & Grewbel, PC
Mineola, New York
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Managed case files, legal documentation, and litigation calendars, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely tracking of court deadlines and key milestones
- Supported end-to-end litigation lifecycle by preparing trial materials, organizing exhibits, summarizing depositions, and assisting through discovery, mediation, and trial
- Maintained multiple active matters simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and workflows in a fast-paced environment while ensuring consistency and accuracy across case materials
- Collaborated directly with clients to gather and manage sensitive information, exercising discretion and professionalism while supporting case development and legal strategy
- Maintained case management systems to track important dates and documentation.
- Facilitated interviews with clients to collect essential information relevant to their cases. with clients to gather information relevant to the case.
Education
SUNY STONY BROOK
Stony Brook, NYAI For Paralegals; Streamlining Legal Drafting
Coursera
Certificate Of Completion - Fundamentals of Generative AI
IBM
Skills
- Contract drafting
Career Highlights
- use AI to streamline work clothes and produce fully executed contract 40%I
Timeline
Operations Legal Specialist
JMD CUSTOM CONTRACTING, LLC
07.2024 - Current
Contracts Manager
ADRIENNE’S
07.2023 - 07.2025
Contract Paralegal
Monster Powerwash, LLC
05.2021 - 06.2022
Owner/Operations Manager
DJ’s Build it All, LOC
01.2017 - 03.2020
Family Law Paralegal
Greebel & Grewbel, PC
04.2013 - 07.2016
SUNY STONY BROOK
AI For Paralegals; Streamlining Legal Drafting
Coursera
Certificate Of Completion - Fundamentals of Generative AI
IBM