Paralegal, US Legal Affairs

About Us

Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We care about our people and our communities and we look for ways to uplift people first. Join a dynamic collaborative and high-performing team with opportunities for growth in a global company.

The Role

As a Paralegal within our U.S. Legal Affairs team you will provide critical legal support to the Legal Team and Business Units. You will be responsible for a broad range of legal and administrative tasks including:

Key Responsibilities

Franchise

• Prepare default notices and correspondence to franchisees

• Draft Mutual Termination Agreements Amendments and related documents

• Handle incoming risk management matters for franchise stores

• Advise plaintiffs attorneys on proper defendants

• Prepare tender letters and maintain litigation logs

U.S. Corporate Entities

• Prepare resolutions and merger documents

• Coordinate filings and document requests from other departments

• Manage Certificates of Good Standing assumed name filings and historical document requests

• Prepare monthly reports for annual filings

Legal Tracker

• Open and close legal matters

• Investigate and resolve missing payments

Customer Complaints

• Investigate and respond to Attorney General and state agency complaints

ADA Litigation

• Retain outside counsel request site investigations and coordinate settlement checks

• Maintain ADA litigation log

UCC Liens

• Research vendor status prepare notices and coordinate payments/releases

Subpoenas

• Gather information and respond to nationwide subpoenas

Marketing

• Review sweepstakes rules and order bonds

• Manage filings for state registrations and winners lists

Contracts

• Review NDAs and contracts; escalate to attorney review as needed

• Draft amendments and termination notices

Privacy Hotline

• Review and triage privacy hotline messages

Other Duties

• Assist with regional contracts and miscellaneous legal matters as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant preferably in a corporate or franchise environment

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Experience with litigation support contract review and corporate filings

• Proficiency with legal management software (Legal Tracker Laserfiche etc.) is a plus

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Work With Us

• Competitive benefits package (medical dental etc.)

• Pension plan or stock purchase plan options

• Employee discounts and scholarship programs

• Paid time off (vacation sick personal days)

• Learning and development opportunities

• Salary: $36.00 - $54.00 USD Hourly

Interested Apply now on our career site to join an exceptional company!

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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