Job Name:
Senior Paralegal

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Location: Oak Park Heights, MN
Date:
18-Jan-2023
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Ref #:
2793
Job Category:
Legal
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

 
We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
 
SUMMARY: 

As a key member of the Legal Department team, support, manage and provide broad legal advice regarding the company’s corporate and compliance strategies and practices, including broad support for tasks related to commercial contracts, corporate transactions, compliance support, and legal entity structure.
 
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Support corporate secretarial activities related to the parent company and its subsidiaries, including Boards of Directors’ meeting preparations, meeting minutes, minute books, and foreign qualification compliance. 20%
  • Provide support, research, and analysis to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company policies and procedures 10%
  • Perform day-to-day compliance work for privacy regulations and related company policies and procedures. 20%
  • Assist to develop and implement a compliance program and implement related tools. 5%
  • Respond to requests for legal assistance and review, draft, and support the negotiation of various agreements (NDAs, statements of work, amendments, standard terms and conditions, service agreements, purchase contracts, etc.). 30%
  • Develop, draft, maintain and improve/update forms, templates and appropriate metrics  8%
  • Actively participate with the Legal Department and the overall business in anticipating, identifying, assessing, and managing potential legal risks. 5%
  • Perform related duties as may be assigned. 2%
 
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 
 
  •  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a paralegal certificate or law degree from an ABA accredited school (or any equivalent combination of related experience, training, and/or education).  
  • 8 or more years of broad-based experience as a paralegal in a corporate or law firm environment. 
  • Broad working knowledge of, and experience with, substantive areas of law described within the job primary responsibilities. 
  • Strong skills in legal issue spotting, contract drafting and negotiation. Good understanding and ability to negotiate commercial and corporate transactions and resolve related legal, regulatory and commercial contractual issues. 
  •  Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and meet tight deadlines.  Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external counsel, other legal resources and senior management and business stakeholders. 
  • Must demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills, project management and professionalism.  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with others in a team environment at all levels within the company.
  • Ability to manage confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
 
 CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
 
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Charity contributions
  • Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
 
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
 
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  
 
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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