Paralegal
Alltech
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Nicholasville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Serve as the primary liaison between the corporation and outside legal counsel, coordinating all legal work requiring external expertise
- Assist in the preparation, review, and management of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to business operations, vendor relationships, and regulatory matters
- Support the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities, including filings and recordkeeping for multiple locations
- Facilitate compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations across all company sites
- Maintain accurate and organized corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, and filings
- Track and manage deadlines for regulatory filings, litigation matters, and compliance requirements
- Assist with internal audits and compliance reporting related to labor, safety, and environmental regulations
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, providing timely updates and recommendations to leadership
- Prepare summaries, reports, and case materials for management and legal counsel
- Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and industry standards to support decision-making and risk management
- Work closely with business leaders, operations, HR, and other departments to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions
- Support contract negotiations and modifications to accommodate changing business needs
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
- 3–5 years of progressive experience as a paralegal in a corporate or manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting multi-site operations and working with outside legal counsel
- Solid knowledge of corporate law, contract administration, and regulatory compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with a generous match
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid holidays, vacations and sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
contract administrationregulatory compliancelegal researchcorporate lawrecordkeepinginternal auditscompliance reportingcase law analysisrisk managementmulti-site operations
Soft skills
communicationorganizationcoordinationattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementconfidentialityadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
paralegal certificateassociate degree in paralegal studiesbachelor’s degree in Legal Studies