Corporate Paralegal

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Oak Brook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is searching for a Corporate Paralegal with at least 7+ years of experience to join its in-house Global Legal and Compliance department. The Corporate Paralegal will handle a variety of work including corporate governance, entity maintenance, document and contract management, and other projects with a focus on improving records management and legal department operations and processes. Reports directly to the General Counsel and is located in the corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or ABA approved Paralegal Certificate.
7+ years of experience in a corporate legal department required.
Utmost integrity and ethics; demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and operate at the highest level of discretion.
The ability to effectively track and manage multiple projects.
The ability to prioritize, multitask, and demonstrate urgency and respect for deadlines without compromising work quality.
Ability to analyze, draft, review, proof, redline and/or manage complex legal documents, especially contracts.
Experience interacting with legal professionals, external counsel, 3rd parties, vendors, and customers.
Ability to function competently as a key team member of the Legal team.
Extremely organized with strong project management skills.
Excellent skills in Database Management/Reporting, project management tools and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contracts management systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all legal entity (subsidiaries, joint ventures and partnerships) corporate governance record keeping, including certificates of incorporation, by-laws, operating agreements and other organization documents, officer and director lists, meeting minutes and corporate resolutions, “doing business as” filings and annual renewals.
Manage database of legal entity data and maintain a current legal entity organizational chart
Key participant in corporate projects to consolidate and simplify legal entity structure, including assisting with entity management, formation and dissolution of entities, various annual requirements, and communication with state agents
Prepare and submit various regulatory filings and assist in responding to regulatory inquiries
Act as a Notary public for organization
Provide contract support, including managing a database of contracts and assisting with contract review workflow, prioritization and contract reviews.
Collaborate effectively with legal department and cross-functional teams on special projects and initiatives, M&A, due diligence, and information requests.
Provide support related to litigation, including preparation of responses to litigation discovery requests, subpoenas, and management of legal hold and eDiscovery activities.
Other duties as assigned by internal counsel