Evonik

Paralegal - Contracts

Evonik  •  $58k - $96k/yr  •  Piscataway, NJ (Hybrid)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https/careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish and foster good working relationships with key customer contacts and act as administrative liaison between company and outside counsel
  • Provide legal research
  • Support attorneys in enhancing and revising company standard contract forms and templates and developing new contract forms and processes as needed
  • Facilitate, draft and review NDAs
  • Maintain corporate contract database, legal tracker and corporate contract file room
  • Coordinate Compliance and Anti-Trust Training
  • Maintain Law Departments organizational charts and intranet
  • Provide assistance and support to maintain and oversee legal contract databases
  • Provide guidance and support to other paralegals as needed
  • Understand customer business requirements and maintain an up-to-date and effective knowledge of company products and service offerings
  • Contribute in special projects as requested


REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate’s degree or higher
  • Paralegal Certificate
  • Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience with concentration on customer and commercial contracts
  • Ability to use various PC and internet-based applications (Serengeti); proficiency in Word, Westlaw and Practical Law
  • Notary public certification
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately and efficiently and have excellent organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers
  • Previous in-house legal department experience is preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.(Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range:$57,800 - $96,300

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Paid time off plan
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Justin Connelly [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

Evonik

About Evonik

Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries. The common motivation of the approximately 32,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people's lives. In all markets. Every day.

Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to:

www.careers.evonik.com. #PartOfSomethingSpecial

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Essen, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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