Winland Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive paralegal to join our Legal Affairs team. This role supports a broad range of corporate, commercial, and legal operations matters and works closely with Finance and other business teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Employee Type:Full time
Location:IL Oak Brook
Job Type:Legal Services
Job Posting Title:Paralegal
Job Description:Schedule: (Hybrid) Fridays are remote, while Mon-Thurs are in office
Work Location: 2015 Spring Road Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $29.33 - $50.00 per hour, with additional bonus potential
Roles & Responsibilities- Entity Management & Board Support: Manage legal entity records, maintain organizational charts, assist with entity formations and dissolutions, prepare state registrations and other required filings, and provide support for Board and corporate governance matters.
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- Contract Management & Support: Manage the company's contract repository and draft or redline agreements such as NDAs and other routine commercial agreements.
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- Trademark & Compliance Management: Oversee the company's trademark docket and renewal process, and maintain compliance-related trackers, including the company's compliance hotline and business licenses.
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- Legal Operations: Manage legal department invoicing, including processing and tracking invoices and coordinating with vendors and Finance to ensure timely and accurate payments. Manage electronic signatures and serve as a corporate notary public.
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- Real Estate & Tax Support: Maintain legal files and trackers for owned and leased properties, assist with real estate transactions, and support the Tax department on legal-related matters and filings.
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- M&A, Litigation & Other Legal Support: Assist with M&A transactions and due diligence, litigation holds, and other Legal Affairs projects and initiatives.
Skills, Experience & Education- Minimum of five years of relevant paralegal experience, including in-house experience
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Self-starter with a process-oriented mindset and ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Willingness to handle administrative tasks as part of a collaborative team
