Paralegal

Job description / Role

On behalf of one of our clients, we are seeking a Paralegal.

Scope and Purpose:
• To support the Legal Officer with a number of legal and administrative duties

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities:
• Draft, organize and review preparation of integral corporate documents/materials that are required in various corporate activities to include contract agreements, audits, labor relations etc.
• Assist with due diligence of contracts and corporate records
• Perform legal research and provide general support to in-house Lawyer.
• Provide support to other legal related duties as required
• Working with key areas of the business, assist with reviewing and drafting a range of commercial/business sales partner contracts.
• Creating and maintaining a contractual database
• Prepare presentations and manage a variety of side projects.

Export Control Responsibilities
• Assisting the Legal Officer in the day to day activities in various aspects of Export Control, and Corporate compliance with an oversight role in Imports & Overseas shipping.
• Addressing all applicable export control and trade sanction laws and regulations.

Requirements

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree and Paralegal certificate is highly preferred.
• 2-5 years of corporate paralegal experience with an international company, preferably experience with European contracts.
• Work experience in the areas commercial law, Agency and Distributor, contract law is preferred.
• Highly detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment, the ability to work independently and as a team player, and the ability to function in a highly confidential environment. Demonstrated ability to work with senior level executives.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs applicable to handling corporate matters.
• Good English communication skills, French is also required

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.