Sr Paralegal

Sr Paralegal

Provide legal support to the General Counsel by managing global enterprise corporate governance activities (primary activity), preparing and reviewing documents, conducting research, and organizing and maintaining files (secondary activity).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with corporate secretary function by organizing and maintaining information about the company and its international subsidiaries (80+), obtaining assumed name and foreign qualification registrations, and preparing board and shareholder minutes, working with executives, tax department, and local counsel to prepare changes in governance / registrations, managing and triaging complex signature processes for changes (apostiles, notary, etc.).
• Review and/or prepare legal documents such as non-disclosure agreements and customer contracts for review, approval and use by General Counsel.
• Assist with acquisition transactions by participating in the due diligence process and reviewing, preparing and organizing closing documents.
• Assist with preparation of "legal hold" communications and organization and maintenance of files related to litigation.
• Perform legal research.
• Act as liaison with company personnel and outside counsel.
• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling conference calls, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, reading and routing incoming mail and updating legal subscription services.

Competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesize complex information; collect and research data.
• Focus – Pay attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identify and solve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - Work effectively and professionally with company personnel, outside counsel and their staff, and other organizations. Focus on finding solutions and resolving conflict.
• Oral Communication - Listen and clarify; respond clearly to questions.
• Written Communication - Write clearly; edit work for spelling and grammar; adapt writing style to the audience; be able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Professionalism - Accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follow instructions and respond to management direction; meet deadlines.
• Initiative - Take independent actions and calculated risks; ask for and offer help when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least three years' law office and/or corporate legal department experience or alternative experience supporting corporate secretary activity in large, international organization.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with computer-based research tools and Word, Excel and PowerPoint.