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Description:
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:
- Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
- Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
- Generous overtime for qualified positions
- 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Raffles for professional sports tickets
- Half-day Fridays
- Flexible home/office work practices
- Paid time to volunteer
- Employee recognition awards
Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.
Position Summary:
Provide a range of legal support and administration to the Contracts & Licensing team. The Corporate Paralegal will complete complex assignments related to commercial contracts and business entities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist legal counsel to review contracts and licenses,identifying specific risks.
- Coordinate with legal counsel to achieve organizational requirements and ensure compliance.
- Liaise with external counsel and assist with managing patent portfolio
- Facilitate completion of commercial contracts in compliance with corporate templates and legal best practices, ensure appropriate contract authorization.
- Assist in implementing changes to contracts to comply with legislation/regulations.
- Drafting legal correspondence, and other documents.
- Organize and maintain databases and digital files.
- Maintain an awareness of the current requirements of export controls including sanctions regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders within a cross-functional organization to explain contract terms and answer questions about specific contract provisions.
- Recognize and understand business terms, legal concepts, and general principles of risk allocation.
- Develop an awareness and understanding of the risks specific to the Company’s activities to negotiate contracts with adequate risk mitigation.
- Perform legal research across jurisdictions as directed by the legal team.
- Assist with the creation and updating of templates for use within the legal department.
Skills/Abilities:
Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to contracts.
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software program.
- Investigative mind and strong research skills
- Working knowledge legal database software
- Experience in preparing legal reports
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
- Experience within the construction sector.
Education and Requirements:
- Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies at a minimum.
- At least five years of experience required.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 5% travel, as needed, for seminars and/or trainings.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Other Duties:
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department
Responsibilities:
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:
- Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
- Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
- Generous overtime for qualified positions
- 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Raffles for professional sports tickets
- Half-day Fridays
- Flexible home/office work practices
- Paid time to volunteer
- Employee recognition award
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist legal counsel to review contracts and licenses,identifying specific risks.
- Coordinate with legal counsel to achieve organizational requirements and ensure compliance.
- Liaise with external counsel and assist with managing patent portfolio
- Facilitate completion of commercial contracts in compliance with corporate templates and legal best practices, ensure appropriate contract authorization.
- Assist in implementing changes to contracts to comply with legislation/regulations.
- Drafting legal correspondence, and other documents.
- Organize and maintain databases and digital files.
- Maintain an awareness of the current requirements of export controls including sanctions regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders within a cross-functional organization to explain contract terms and answer questions about specific contract provisions.
- Recognize and understand business terms, legal concepts, and general principles of risk allocation.
- Develop an awareness and understanding of the risks specific to the Company’s activities to negotiate contracts with adequate risk mitigation.
- Perform legal research across jurisdictions as directed by the legal team.
- Assist with the creation and updating of templates for use within the legal department
