Paralegal I

All External Jobs•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana®, Naked®, KeVita® and Izze®. With nearly 80 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages. We are looking to add a Paralegal to our Legal team. This role will be primarily responsible for supporting the TBG attorney working on Litigation, Compliance, and Labor and Employment matters, and secondarily supporting the attorney working on Supply Chain, Sales and Procurement matters in helping to migrate a contract management repository, among other matters. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor or Associate degree required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
Prior experience in the food and beverage industry.
Experience with compliance or regulatory reporting processes.
Familiarity with standard contract terms and structures.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Active Illinois Notary or willing to become one.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Paralegal experience – law firm and/or corporate legal department preferred.
Strong background in litigation/discovery processes.
Highly motivated and a self-starter who possesses strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and create and maintain order from competing demands.
Possesses good people skills, good client communication skills to effectively interact with internal team members at all levels of our organization and outside counsel on a variety of issues.
Prior experience in the food and beverage industry preferred
Experience with compliance or regulatory reporting processes.
Familiarity with standard contract terms and structures.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Active Illinois Notary or willing to become one.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation and subpoena process, including tracking, responding, and assisting with document collection
Oversee vendor onboarding, engagement letters, and assist with outside counsel billing and processing
Maintain and organize legal databases, templates and shared drives
Support compliance documentation, reporting and administrative workstreams
Provide project support for the migration of an existing contract management repository to a new system and serve as legal point of contact going forward
With training from attorneys, review lower-complexity agreements (e.g., NDAs) on an as-needed basis
Other items and areas as requested by supervising attorneys