Overview
Corporate Paralegal Jobs in Bridgeview, Illinois, USA at McInnis Cement
We are VCNA Prairie
, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow, and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries, and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you’re invited to be part of it.
Summary/Job Scope:
The Paralegal will play an integral role in assisting both the US and the Canadian legal departments in a variety of administrative and compliance reporting and tracking tasks; managing and reviewing certain of the Company’s commercial contracts and leases; and facilitating the Company’s responses to requests arising in litigation, administrative proceedings, and similar disputes.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in a range of administrative legal department tasks such as invoicing, internal reporting, reserves reporting, expense reimbursement, scheduling travel, and deadline management.
Provide contract management expertise for complex commercial contracts, including purchase and sale contracts, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, commercial contracts, leases, and consulting agreements.
Review, draft revisions, and advise on certain basic contracts (such as purchase orders, NDAs) relating to the Company’s day-to-day operations, primarily relying on pre-existing templates.
Assist with completion and management of purchase orders, change orders, work orders, and other contract documents.
Maintain legal department filing systems and assist with integration of software and systems as they arise. Prepare reports and summaries of pending litigation and potential acquisitions/divestitures.
Assist with implementing the Company’s Records Retention program in the US.
Assist in managing and reviewing budgets provided by third parties such as outside counsel.
Provide support on various litigation matters, administrative proceedings, and other disputes.
Assist in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions.
Manage and track business licenses and applications, ensuring timely renewal.
Handle a variety of confidential legal matters.
Qualifications:
Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred.
Experience in handling litigation, real estate, and/or contract matters.
2+ years of corporate work environment experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Note: This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000
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Title: Corporate Paralegal
Company: McInnis Cement
Location: Bridgeview, Illinois, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
