Corporate Paralegal - Kansas City

Burns & McDonnell • Kansas City, MO

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned organization. As employee-owners, we participate in our success as shareholders as we learn and grow alongside our business. We tackle complex challenges with the intent and attention of an owner. It's what brings our clients back, project after project. Our mission is to make our clients successful, and we accomplish this by fostering a collaborative atmosphere where our legal team works directly with the business that we serve. You will be a critical part of a motivated team in a fast-paced environment where high-performers are valued and rewarded. The Corporate Paralegal will support the in-house legal department, including the General Counsel, staff attorneys, and other paralegals. Additionally, as a part of our in-house legal team, you'll be more than just support, you'll be a trusted partner and resource to the business. This is a dynamic position where you'll be involved in everything from preparing regulatory filings and facilitating board meetings to assisting with corporate governance matters and intellectual property. As our business grows, this role will continue to evolve, giving you the chance to broaden your experience, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career. We foster a collaborative, results-driven environment where your contribution will be valued, your growth will be encouraged, and your successes will be shared. What you'll do:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years of experience supporting senior level attorneys or executives, preferably in the architecture/engineering consulting or construction industries, or the legal field.
• Must have strong knowledge of commonly used legal processes, practices, and procedures.
• Requires previous experience working on corporate and regulatory compliance matters.
• Requires experience working with corporate legal matters, including preparing minutes, keeping records, and corporate registrations, and other filings.
• Must be able to manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner, meeting applicable deadlines.
• Requires strong analytical ability, critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal guidance.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with all levels of management, clients, in-house attorneys, outside counsel, government staff and others outside of the organization, and the ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and outgoing attitude.
• Requires superior verbal and written communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Must be a Notary Public or willing to obtain notary credentials.
• Must have advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be responsible in dealing with sensitive information, always keeping confidential and proprietary information safe and secure.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate compliance, governance, and international efforts.
• Assist with producing and maintaining corporate minute books and records.
• Help prepare for and facilitate board meetings.
• Assist with drafting corporate resolutions and consents.
• Support intellectual property related matters, as needed.
• Provide timely and accurate legal and corporate information to internal clients for use in proposals, qualifications, and contracts.
• Act as a liaison between in-house attorneys and internal clients, as needed.
• Provide Notary Public services to attorneys and in-house clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees