Corporate Paralegal
Corporate Paralegal
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Job Description
At Syngenta our objective is to cultivate the most cooperative and reliable team within the agriculture sector delivering highquality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that enhance farmers success. In line with this mission Syngentas Crop Protection Legal Team is looking for a Corporate Paralegal to offer comprehensive legal operational support with an emphasis on contract lifecycle management marketing compliance and commercial transactions for the North America Legal Department. This role includes drafting and overseeing various commercial agreements such as confidentiality material transfer service and production agreements while upholding our contract management system. Additionally it requires keen attention to detail when reviewing marketing materials for regulatory compliance ensuring that all product claims and statements conform to current regulations and company standards. Collaborating closely with the legal team and business partners this position calls for excellent organizational abilities the capacity to handle multiple priorities and proficiency in contract management software and legal research tools. A successful candidate must be capable of working independently while fostering effective relationships at all organizational levels and thriving in a dynamic collaborative setting.
Accountabilities:
- Legal Transaction Support: Under attorney supervision manage complex legal transactions from initiation to completion as required for the attorneys and business teams.
- Document Management & Review: Under attorney supervision draft review modify and assist with negotiating commercial agreements (i.e. confidentiality agreements material transfer agreements license agreements field trial agreements service agreements etc.) while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and applicable laws.
- Contract Management: Independently manage and optimize legal document control systems and contract databases to ensure accurate timely and accessible information.
- Ad Review Support: Independently and/or under attorney supervision perform a comprehensive review of marketing and advertising materials relating to Syngentas products. Ensure accuracy of agricultural product claims and statements for legal compliance.
- Legal Research: Conduct targeted research as requested for a variety of agricultural and/or compliance issues.
- CrossFunctional Liaison: Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on routine legal inquiries and assist with daytoday operational legal department matters.
Qualifications :
- An associate or bachelors degree is preferred. While a paralegal certificate from an ABAaccredited program or equivalent professional experience training or certification is preferred it is not required.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a law firm corporate law department or related field is preferred.
- Capable of analyzing drafting reviewing proofreading redlining and/or managing complex legal documents particularly contracts.
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with Legal Department personnel other Syngenta employees thirdparty vendors and customers serving effectively as a key contact for the Legal Department.
- Ability to collaborate across various geographic and cultural differences within Syngentas organization.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel OneNote and Word alongside experience with Adobe DocuSign and other document management/collaborative tools. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus but not necessary.
- A proactive selfstarter who can plan organize and carry out work with minimal oversight.
- Capable of meeting tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with legal terms and concepts contracts and policies.
- Excellent interpersonal and writing skills capable of communicating and fostering trust across all organizational levels.
- Adaptable and eager to tackle a wide range of legal issues.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal.
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
