Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

The Corporate Paralegal will work within the Corporate Law Department at Company headquarters in Lynnfield, MA. This position will report to the Senior VP & General Counsel, be a member of the Law Department and work closely with the Company’s lawyers and other executives to meet various needs of the Department and the Company and its affiliates.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Contract Management System: team with Department’s senior administrator to manage Company’s contract management system (Agiloft), including manage updates and changes; access documents in the system as needed; assist lawyers in managing responses to contract notifications; provide training for new employees on use of the Agiloft system; monitor system developments and recommend improvements or upgrades as appropriate; and assist lawyers in broadening and expanding use of the Agiloft system.
Records Program: manage Company’s record retention program, including maintenance of Exterro on-line system; process and monitor litigation hold notices through the Exterro System; provide training for new employees on the records program and Exterro System; maintain corporate minute books and organizational records of the Company and its affiliates
Basic Contract Actions: under attorney guidance, perform basic contract activities such as selecting and implementing nondisclosure agreements, drafting simple contract amendments, renewals, and extensions, organizing contract exhibits and appendices, and drafting abstracts of key terms of important contractsAssist in maintaining the contract management system, including entering new contracts and populating information forms in the system; manage updates and changes; access documents as needed; respond to business requests for contracts.
Real Estate: handle basic business and legal issues related to Company-owned real estate; organize records of the Company’s real estate holdings and work with business and legal executives to assure information is readily available and easily accessible as needed. Update binder with summaries of the Company’s real estate holdings.
Claim/Discovery/Due Diligence Coordination: serve as lead on gathering records and information for third party claims, discovery requests related to litigation or due diligence materials needed for business transactions; coordinate with IT on electronic searches for Company records as needed; maintain organized files of materials that are relevant to matters.
Supplier Documentation: assist Company team responsible for collecting, reviewing and maintaining documentation from suppliers regarding ingredients and/or packaging purchased by the Company.
Manage the company’s record retention program, including maintenance of an on-line system (System); process and monitor litigation hold notices through the System; provide training for new employees on the records program and System; maintain corporate minute books and organizational records of the company.
Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned in areas of Corporate Law.

Education And Experience

Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor’s Degree in another field.
At least 10 years of experience as a paralegal in a sophisticated law firm and/or in-house legal department

Skills And Competencies

Proven experience in contracts law and management and fluency in key commercial terms.
Strong drafting skills.
Solid organizational skills and comfort working with large volumes of information.
Able to work independently and collaboratively across business teams.
Able to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Facility with Office 365 and ability and willingness to learn new software systems related to assignments.
Experience with Agiloft contract management system is a plus but not required.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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