Legal SpecialistParalegal
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Job Description
Job Description:
The Legal Specialist Corporate will be a member of the Mars Corporate legal team which manages legal support on a wide range of matters for the Mars Corporate office and our four global business segments. The Legal Specialist Corporate will provide legal specialist support for ordinary course corporate matters maintenance of entity books and records know-your-customer inquiries corporate transactions and functions globally including M&A activity internal restructuring matters third party and intercompany financing matters and corporate governance. The Legal Specialist Corporate will be responsible for creating and maintaining legal entity ownership and relationship charts. The Legal Specialist Corporate will also have responsibility for managing the Companys global legal entity database and related processes for approval and implementation of legal entity changes.
What are we looking for
Bachelors Degree Required
5 years law firm and/or in-house paralegal/legal specialist experience or equivalent required
Paralegal Certification and Notary License preferred
Highly skilled in standard office software (MS Office Excel PowerPoint etc.) and able to learn new systems quickly
Experience with third-party legal entity management document management/virtual data room and legal entity software (such as Diligent Intralinks and Orbitax) preferred
Strong process management skills and business judgment to enable: independently managing processes to ensure compliance with applicable policies procedures and legal requirements relating to corporate legal matters; and identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency
Able to maintain the highest ethical standards and the confidentiality of sensitive matters
Excellent analytical oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
Able and willing to work both independently and as a team player interacting with associates throughout the business and external advisors to resolve issues
What will be your key responsibilities
Providing legal specialist support related to the Companys Corporate functions
Providing legal specialist support for corporate transactions globally including M&A activity internal restructuring matters and third party and intercompany financing matters
Managing the Companys global legal entity database and related processes for approval and implementation of legal entity changes
Identifying and leading implementation of legal entity management and other process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness and help ensure compliance with Company and external rules
Responding to requests for legal entity information or documentation in connection with KYC inquiries or otherwise regarding Mars entities from internal and external stakeholders
Preparing and/or assisting with preparing and filing corporate documentation including for the formation consolidation and dissolution of legal entities in the US and other countries
Managing the outside registered agent service providers including CT Corp.
Working independently and extensively with internal and outside counsel and various agencies and authorities with respect to these US and international corporate activities
Supporting the legal and treasury teams on compliance matters
Leading and/or assisting with important internal projects relating to knowledge management
Performing other duties to support Corporate legal team matters as assigned
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
