Senior Paralegal, Corporate Services
The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: that people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. By building a global and cultural workplace that supports greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — together with our employees and partners, we can help all people improve their lives from poverty and health to education. As an organization we offer full healthcare premiums coverage, generous paid time off, contribution to your retirement fund, several employee communities, and a commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into everything we do.
The Team
Legal – Corporate Services, COO - Admin
Position Reports to Managing Deputy Director - Legal
Your Role
This role primarily supports all areas of the Legal Team’s corporate services and enterprise operations for the foundation and its affiliated entities, including assistance with legal and regulatory compliance matters and related programs, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, policies, training, internal and external communications, compliance tracking, file maintenance, and assisting with special projects.
The Senior Paralegal will also support the Legal Team in the following subject matter areas: anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, information security, insider trading, board service, employment law, information governance and records management, eDiscovery, and state and regional office business registrations. This role is conducted under the supervision of an attorney.
What You’ll Do
Support the foundation’s conflict of interest database and certification tracking.
Conduct initial review of compliance and ethics matters and escalate issues to legal counsel as appropriate.
On short notice, work closely with Legal Team, outside counsel, and a wide range of foundation staff to respond to FOIA-related requests, subpoenas, and other document discovery requests.
Support foundation Legal Team and information technology staff to comply with litigation hold requirements.
Manage compliance with regulatory filings in states and regional jurisdictions where the foundation or its subsidiaries have a presence, employ remote workers, or engage in regulated business activities.
Handle confidential or otherwise sensitive information.
Produce internal communication materials associated with Legal Team projects and presentations.
Assist in coordinating and updating Legal Team workflow activity, projects, and knowledge management system.
Create, update, and/or maintain accessible and organized electronic files and records.
Work with other members of the Legal team, law firm, foundation, and affiliate staff as required.
Your Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of 5+ years of work experience is required as a paralegal in a law firm, government agency, or a complex and fast-paced organization, interacting with high-level internal and external contacts.
Background in SharePoint-based records/knowledge management, litigation, and eDiscovery strongly preferred. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Strong ability to work both independently and as a team player in a collaborative environment that moves work toward the achievement of goals.
High level of interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong relationships, establish trust, and treat others with dignity and respect.
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and urgent matters with composure, diplomacy, and good judgment. Flexible, organized, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Makes efficient use of time, sets high work standards, is highly productive, prepared, and detail-oriented. Consistently follows through with commitments and meets deadlines.
Creative problem-solving and ability to juggle multiple and competing tasks and rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Ability to research issues, conduct analysis and develop efficient processes and creative solutions to problems.
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
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Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Depending upon your work location, we may require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and any recommended booster doses. All employees based in the United States are to provide proof of full vaccination upon hire and any recommended boosters, subject to applicable laws.
Accommodations
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve—in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs—and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
Apply online: http://gatesfoundation.contacthr.com/115129870
