SENIOR CORPORATE PARALEGAL
Company: HP Hood
Location: Lynnfield
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a
high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge
for you and your future!At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our
differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences,
thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work
environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each
other - One Team One Company!Our culture is built on value
commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community,
people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee
engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive
benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness
programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement,
ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This
position is also eligible for our bonus program.Founded in 1846,
today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage
manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and
super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva
Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.Job
Summary:The Corporate Paralegal will work within the Corporate Law
Department at Company headquarters in Lynnfield, MA. This position
will report to the Senior VP & General Counsel, be a member of the
Law Department and work closely with the Company's lawyers and
other executives to meet various needs of the Department and the
Company and its affiliates.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Contract Management System: team with Department's senior
administrator to manage Company's contract management system
(Agiloft), including manage updates and changes; access documents
in the system as needed; assist lawyers in managing responses to
contract notifications; provide training for new employees on use
of the Agiloft system; monitor system developments and recommend
improvements or upgrades as appropriate; and assist lawyers in
broadening and expanding use of the Agiloft system. Records
Program: manage Company's record retention program, including
maintenance of Exterro on-line system; process and monitor
litigation hold notices through the Exterro System; provide
training for new employees on the records program and Exterro
System; maintain corporate minute books and organizational records
of the Company and its affiliates Basic Contract Actions: under
attorney guidance, perform basic contract activities such as
selecting and implementing nondisclosure agreements, drafting
simple contract amendments, renewals, and extensions, organizing
contract exhibits and appendices, and drafting abstracts of key
terms of important contractsAssist in maintaining the contract
management system, including entering new contracts and populating
information forms in the system; manage updates and changes; access
documents as needed; respond to business requests for contracts.
Real Estate: handle basic business and legal issues related to
Company-owned real estate; organize records of the Company's real
estate holdings and work with business and legal executives to
assure information is readily available and easily accessible as
needed. Update binder with summaries of the Company's real estate
holdings. Claim/Discovery/Due Diligence Coordination: serve as lead
on gathering records and information for third party claims,
discovery requests related to litigation or due diligence materials
needed for business transactions; coordinate with IT on electronic
searches for Company records as needed; maintain organized files of
materials that are relevant to matters. Supplier Documentation:
assist Company team responsible for collecting, reviewing and
maintaining documentation from suppliers regarding ingredients
and/or packaging purchased by the Company. Manage the company's
record retention program, including maintenance of an on-line
system (System); process and monitor litigation hold notices
through the System; provide training for new employees on the
records program and System; maintain corporate minute books and
organizational records of the company. Perform other ad hoc
projects as assigned in areas of Corporate Law.
Education and Experience:
Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor's Degree in
another field. At least 10 years of experience as a paralegal in a
sophisticated law firm and/or in-house legal department
Skills and Competencies:
Proven experience in contracts law and management and fluency in
key commercial terms. Strong drafting skills. Solid organizational
skills and comfort working with large volumes of information. Able
to work independently and collaboratively across business teams.
Able to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.
Strong communication and analytical skills. Facility with Office
365 and ability and willingness to learn new software systems
related to assignments. Experience with Agiloft contract management
system is a plus but not required.
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity
EmployerFemale/Minority/Veteran/Disabled"VERVRAA Federal
Contractor"
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