Sr. Corporate Paralegal at Petmate in Arlington, Texas

Job Description:

Summary: Petmate is seeking an experienced Paralegal who will work in our corporate office in Arlington, TX. This position will require a high performing individual with 8+ years of corporate environment experience with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, draft legal documents, conduct document reviews, summarizing key information to executive leadership, contract negotiation, NDAs, compliance risk mitigation with Intellectual Property (IP), trademark and copyright domains, corporate agreements and transactional documents, employment law and other legal needs as determined.

A person well suited for this role will require minimal supervision, have excellent time management skills, excel at communications, and will have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment. This position is for a task-oriented and highly organized paralegal with an excellent sense of prioritization.

This role is based at our Corporate Office and will work onsite Monday – Thursday, with the option to work remote on Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently draft, review and edit legal documents.
• Independently coordinate, monitor and conduct risk mitigation and compliance for high-risk issues and cases.
• Independently manage matters and projects with minimal supervision, while escalating complex issues to appropriate staff or outside legal counsel.
• Deploy strong research skills using traditional and non-traditional data sources, provide support and counsel and advise internal and outside stakeholders on legal matters.
• Develop and update contract forms and documents fostering efficient negotiations that produce the best possible results for Petmate.
• Negotiate contracts involving all aspects of corporate day-to-day operations and transactions.
• Clearing, protecting and enforcing Petmate’s trademarks, copyrights, domain names, patents and trade secrets to ensure brand integrity and compliance with Intellectual Property (IP) laws.
• Handle IP disputes, including cease and desist actions, infringement claims, oppositions, cancellations, UDRPs and other IP takedown matters.
• Manage various legal matters supporting the company’s operations.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in employment law.
• Leverage superior organization and communications skills to manage work and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience as a Paralegal in corporate office.
• Bachelor's degree with Paralegal certificate or comparable legal education from an accredited institution.
• Broad-based knowledge of various legal issues involving corporate transactions, information technology, merchandising, finance, human resources, credit, marketing, product development, product safety, logistics, facilities and eCommerce.
• Self-starter willing to address emerging issues as they arise.
• Superior analytical ability, negotiation and writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize legal analysis into practicable, actionable and concise advice and recommendations.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to pivot and adjust evolving workload.
• Work independently and be a self-starter needing minimal supervision.

Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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