Legal Contracts Administrator/Paralegal

For well over a century, Nestl? has been making the very best food and beverage products for families around the world. In the U.S., Nestl?'s well-known brands include: Nestl?? Toll House?, Nestl?? Nesquik(tm), Nestl?? Carnation? Coffee-mate?, Stouffer's?, Stouffer's? Lean Cuisine?, Nescaf??, Libby's? Juicy Juice?, Buitoni?, Taster's Choice?, PowerBar?, Nestl?? Crunch?, Nestl?? Butterfinger?, Wonka?, Friskies? Fancy Feast?, ALPO?, and Mighty Dog?.

For the eighth consecutive year, Nestl? USA was named 'Most Admired Food Company in America' by Fortune magazine. Nestl? in the USA is comprised of the following: Brands Company (including Beverage Division, Confections & Snacks Division, Foreign Trade Division and the Sales Division), Nestl? Prepared Foods Company, Buitoni North America, Nestl? Nutrition, Nestl? Purina PetCare Company and Nestl? Business Services. Within each company, there are functional support groups to produce, market and deliver quality brands and products to our consumer.

Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., Nestl? USA has 21,000 employees, $12.5 billion in sales with 51 manufacturing facilities, 5 distribution centers and 59 sales offices across the country. For more information, visit us at www.nestleusa.com

EOE/MFDV
Nestl? is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.



POSITION SUMMARY:
The Paralegal will support the Senior Counsel and will work independently within the legal department in the management, administration and resolution of corporate contracts and standard business forms, as well as perform legal research and serve as the legal point of contact within the organization. Must be able to work with all levels within the organization and demonstrate strong multi-tasking and written/verbal communication skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Review contracts (license agreements, service agreements, leases, purchase orders, supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.) for corporate compliance requirements.
-Initiate, engage in and finalize contract negotiations.
-Provide legal analysis and contract summaries, as requested.
-Meet with appropriate business units to facilitate and expedite contract resolution.
-Maintain Contract Database and Legal Contracts Library.
-Generate and distribute reports, as requested.
-Provide timely and relevant information and respond to legal inquiries.
-Serve as company-wide legal resource in the areas of general and/or specialized knowledge. -Assist Senior Counsel in establishing, developing and distributing contract manuals, policies and procedures.
-Co-train business units in the area of contract basics and corporate policies.
-Conduct legal and/or business research.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelor degree, paralegal certification or relevant work experience. Graduate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
-At least 5 years functioning independently in a law office or corporate legal department environment drafting, negotiating and managing contracts.
-Advanced understanding of business and contract law
-Understanding and application of Federal, State and local laws/regulations regarding consumer packaged goods; must remain current on industry trends and changes in law.
-Experience dealing directly with clients and giving direction regarding legal elements of contracts.

SKILLS:
-Maintain a competent understanding and analysis of legal theories and requirements
-Require minimal supervision; work well independently
-Possess outstanding oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of management
-Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
-Be highly motivated and goal-oriented
-Operate with a high degree of confidentiality, ethics, integrity, honesty and maturity
-Be able to adapt quickly to change
-Demonstrate good judgment

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