Corporate Paralegal

Profile

On-Site Work Only: Franklin, TNFlex Schedules AvailableOur in-house legal team is unlike almost any other corporate legal team you’ll ever work with.  You’ll be working with a great team that supports you and appreciates the effort you put in. You’re seen as a valuable team member, not a robot or an obstacle. Next, the work is actually interesting and not just the same old monotonous routine day in and day out. There’s variety in what you’ll be doing, from reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts to assisting the business with new initiatives to working with our creatives on exciting projects to dealing with interesting Intellectual Property matters — just to name a few. But most importantly, you’ll be doing work that matters with a company that has a great culture and lives out its core values.Our paralegal position will work directly with all members of our legal team as well as our business leads. Under the supervision of our attorneys, this position will support our business units and matrix functions by helping to draft and negotiate customer, vendor, and strategic agreements, as well as support various legal and regulatory projects as they arise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide support for a full spectrum of legal, business, and operations needs as required by the company.Education and Experience:Undergraduate degree from an accredited, reputable universityParalegal certificate preferred, but not required4 years of experience as a transactional/corporate paralegal at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department preferredContract Lifecycle Management experience a big plusMedia, entertainment, intellectual property, and real estate law experience also a plusPrimary Duties:Help structure, draft, review, and negotiate legal documents across a wide variety of categories, including customer and third-party vendor agreementsPrepare drafts of court documents, such as complaints and summonses, and prepare exhibits for trialDevelop a thorough knowledge and understanding of all company business segments to better advise and provide legal, contractual, and regulatory support as well as assist in furthering business initiatives and strategiesEstablish, manage, and maintain strong collaborative relationships with a variety of internal clients across all areas of the companyTrack, manage, and report on the status of all active legal mattersIdentify legal and business risks, work with appropriate legal and business team members to find targeted solutions to those risks, and implement risk mitigation measuresPrioritize, manage, and successfully complete multiple projects on scheduleProactively think through strategies to minimize risks, avoid commercial disputes, and maximize legal rightsCoordinate with supervising attorneys, as well as other department attorneys and support staff, in providing legal guidanceAssist in the development and maintenance of legal processes, document templates, and training materialsUtilize available technologies and tools to improve and promote efficiency, consistency, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirementsAssist with various compliance related initiativesPerform a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence, maintaining electronic and paper files, making telephone calls, etc.Researching business and legal issuesOther duties as required and assigned Essential Skills:Solution focused, professional, team player that inspires confidenceStrong judgment with superior analytical, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, project management, and collaborative problem-solving skillsStrong interviewing and information-gathering skillsAbility to balance legal, business, and strategic concerns to arrive at consensus solutionsStrategic business partner able to earn the trust and respect of internal and external stakeholdersAgile and flexible thinker with the ability to learn and adapt to emerging and shifting areas of the law and businessHighly professional and poised with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent grammar skillsAbility to summarize and explain legal and regulatory issues in a clear, concise, and plain English mannerAbility to anticipate legal issues and risks through a strong understanding of the relevant legal considerations applicable to the company’s businessAbility to successfully handle urgent situations with patience and diplomacyAbility to prioritize and manage competing demands requiring quick turn-around and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environmentExcellent attention to detail and ability to manage own workSelf–motivated and able to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detailsAbility to navigate projects across multiple business units and matrix organizationsCommitment to personal and professional growth and development, and receptivity to feedbackWe’re on a mission to change lives. Join the crusade! Apply now.EOE, including disability/vets 

Company info

Dave Ramsey
Website : http://www.daveramsey.com/