Corporate Paralegal

Posted:
11/11/2024, 4:33:01 AM

Location(s):
Kansas, United States ⋅ Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

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Job Description:

Position Overview

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Overland Park, KS office.

This position is accountable for performing a variety of legal assignments, including providing assistance with contracts, real estate, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain competence in various legal and administrative areas

  • Assist in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of various documents required for various legal matters including the preparation and filing of annual reports for the company and its affiliates; documents to qualify the company and its affiliates to do business in various states or withdraw from various states; register fictitious, assumed and trade names; manage officer changes and affiliate minute books; and maintain the company’s hCue database

  • Perform research on various legal matters and draft legal memoranda

  • Generate and review standard agreements

  • Assist with real estate and litigation matters

  • Assist with immigration work, including communications with employees

  • Assist with merger and acquisition activity including support of due diligence and closing

  • Assist in obtaining and maintaining company’s intellectual property, including patent, trademark, and copyrights, and in securing or renewing licenses.

  • Maintain related files in an orderly manner; assist with overall records retention practices

  • Assist with departmental invoicing, budget and forecasting; manage certain subscriptions and services

What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Performs routine, entry-level assignments

  • Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience

  • Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

  • Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems

  • Receives instruction, guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)

  • 1-3 years’ relevant experience required

  • Paralegal certification preferred

Benefits:

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance coverage

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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