Paralegal Specialist

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

About you and the role

The Paralegal Specialist handles a wide range of very complex legal work under the direction of an Attorney in order to support the objectives of the Legal department dependent upon their practice area. Requires advanced skills or specialized expertise in operational processes or procedures to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. Acts as a working team lead providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices; proposing improvements to processes and methods as needed. Solves complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. Understands how teams in the practice area and broader organization coordinate efforts and resources for maximum impact. Demonstrates advanced skills and expertise sufficient to perform a broad range of complex assignments within an area of authority using discretion and initiative. Evaluates and effectively communicates appropriate for the audience advanced information and ideas and exhibits tact and diplomacy when working with others. Demonstrates strong attention to detail is self-motivated able to work autonomously with minimal assistance from colleagues is persistent to follow tasks through to completion and proactively leads others in practice area towards solutions and opportunities for improvement within the work group. Has deep understanding of company policies (e.g. Dows Authorization Policy) guidelines and internal controls and ensures work is compliant with policies guidelines and controls and provides guidance to others. Identifies and implements solutions in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on precedents or established operating procedures that may not always be readily known or available. Acts as a specialist in practice area and demonstrates consistent critical thinking judgment and information management skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively across all roles and levels in the function and Company. Comprehends how individual and team contributions impact the quality timeliness and effectiveness of broader organizational objectives and drives the team toward its goals. Ensures opportunities to modify work practices and processes further the organizational strategy in addition to achieving results and improving efficiency for the broader work team.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and/or reviews agreements external communications or other documents.
• Prepares for hearings trials or transaction closings.
• Assists with fact investigations researching relevant cases and issues.
• Manages document reviews or other projects.
• Coordinates with vendors outside counsel and experts.
• Shares knowledge with peers team members and other work groups as appropriate.
• Directs work of contractors or other paralegals.
• Develops and manages work processes procedures and other systems.
• Develops and conducts Legal and/or Company training programs.
• Represents practice area Legal and/or Company on cross-function projects and/or at external meetings and administrative hearings.
• Stands out as a go-to resource and expert to others in practice area.
• Leads teams on projects in practice area (e.g. work process improvement projects) and manages related communications and training.

Qualifications

• Required education: Bachelors Degree in Law or a similar degree.
• You have between 3 and 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• You speak fluent Spanish and English. If you speak another European language is also welcome.

Skills

• Negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Analytical thinking

Additional notes

• This is a PART TIME role (50% part time)
• No relocation is provided for this role

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay your health your life your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
• Additionally some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on .