Corporate Paralegal and Chief of Staff
Corporate Paralegal and Chief of Staff
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Job Description
The Corporate Paralegal and Chief of Staff supports the General Counsel and the legal leadership team by combining expert paralegal services with highlevel operational and strategic management. This dualfunction role ensures efficient departmental operations delivers handson corporate legal support and acts as a trusted advisor and organizational leader within the Legal Department. The position balances paralegal expertise with the administrative and project management responsibilities of a chief of staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Planning and Coordination
- Collaborate with the General Counsel to align legal initiatives with organizational goals.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the Legal Departments strategic plan.
- Coordinate operational reviews and departmental planning.
- Draft review and revise legal documents such as NDAs commercial contracts governancerelated documentation (bylaws agendas consents resolutions presentations etc. and corporate policies and procedures.
- Support corporate governance activities such as board and committee meeting planning and preparations and entity management.
- Assist in M&A activities such as due diligence and related project management tasks as needed.
- Conduct legal research support compliance initiatives and manage corporate records as needed.
- Maintain legal and board related databases and systems (e.g. Board Vantage Diligent Board etc. as needed.
- Develop dashboards and metrics for performance tracking across the Legal Department.
- Streamline legal processes incorporating technology and best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Act as a liaison between the General Counsel internal teams and external stakeholders (such as outside counsel third party legal providers etc..
- Facilitate departmental meetings ensuring alignment and followup on critical actions.
- Provide administrative oversight including scheduling and travel arrangements.
- Manage highimpact projects ensuring alignment with departmental and company objectives.
- Paralegal
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership and Communication
- Special Projects and Administrative Oversight
Qualifications:
- Certified paralegal required. Bachelors degree in Business Administration Law or a related field preferred
- 10 years of experience within a legal or corporate legal environment working with executives and boards of directors.
- Proven experience managing complex projects and crossfunctional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills capable of building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with legal operations corporate governance matters and risk assessment is a plus.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- No special physical or environmental demands
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Up to 10
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- HighPerformance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a CustomerFirst Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to lifechanging medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F1 H1 H2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Employment Type
Full-Time
