Job Abstract

Let's Grow Together

Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise and simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. "At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it’s the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, this is a great place to launch or expand any career and push the boundaries of what comes next. We're committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education. Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future. If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we’ll be “at your side” every step of the way.

The Corporate Paralegal is accountable for general corporate counseling, contract review, and litigation management for select sales, service, and support divisions and departments of the company throughout the Americas, with a focus on Latin America. This position provides legal support to multiple attorneys each working with several business and support groups within the organization. Paralegal support includes but is not limited to drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts (in English and Spanish) under attorney supervision, effectively communicating and building strong business relationships with internal clients in order to understand business objectives and identify issues to assist attorneys in providing value-added legal counsel, track and manage contract negotiations under attorney supervision, and other projects in support of the legal department objectives.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Contract Management

• Manage contract lifecycle from inception through execution; including commenting on and drafting documents in Spanish.
• Support attorneys in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial transactions, including sales, service, consulting, technology, licensing, financial and employment documentation, non-disclosure, dealer and other agreements.
• Track contract details and phases until contract execution while continuously communicating progress to supervising attorney and internal clients.
• Communicate with business and support clients to understand objectives, review and draft contracts, and identify key issues to assist attorneys and internal clients.

Departmental Support

• Under attorney supervision, respond to and resolve small claims matters and escalated customer complaints.
• Manage, track and work with insurance group and supervising attorney on all insurance subrogation matters for the organization.
• Support and manage document productions for third party disputes and other document requests (e.g., litigation, arbitration, subpoenas, informal requests), including interfacing with record custodians and conducting document review for responsiveness and privilege.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department as needed.

Research

• Under attorney supervision, research and respond to other legal department requests related to corporate or legal compliance.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with appliable laws and regulations.

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ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, or related field (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a corporate paralegal in either a law firm or corporate setting.

Licenses & Certifications

• CP - Certified Paralegal

Languages

• Spanish
• Portuguese (Preferred)

Software/Technical Skills

• Visio and Adobe Acrobat

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of contract law and handling confidential information.
• Familiarity in working with a variety of commercial contracts on both the supplier and customer side.
• Ability to draft and assist in contract negotiation in Spanish.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.
• Proficient project management skills, organizational skills, and an ability to drive a project to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple, varied tasks and deadlines simultaneously while prioritizing appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and confident in communicating with senior leaders of the Brother business.
• Strong ability to work well in a collaborative team environment and build strong personal relationships within the team and across the business at all levels.
• Strong analytic and organizational skills with a proven ability to synthesize information from different sources in order to focus review on legal issues and risks.
• Willingness and eagerness to take on new and challenging projects with interest and enthusiasm for learning new subjects, positive attitude and strong work ethic.

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE
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This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers.  #LI-Hybrid

• The annual salary (or hiring) range for this position is $72,800 – 85,280 per year ($35/hr. - $41/hr.)
• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.
• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2024/guidebook/

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WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES
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At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development
• Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance
• Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

Learn more about our benefits: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Learn more about life at Brother: https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.