What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)?
WELCOME TO VCNA!
We are VCNA Prairie part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.
Summary/Job Scope
The Paralegal will play an integral role in assisting both the US and the Canadian legal departments in a variety of administrative and compliance reporting and tracking tasks; managing and reviewing certain of the Company’s commercial contracts and leases; and facilitating the Company’s responses to requests arising in litigation, administrative proceedings, and similar disputes.
Key Responsibilities
Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
This posting is for a vacant position.
OUR PEOPLE
We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!
Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!
We are VCNA Prairie part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.
Summary/Job Scope
The Paralegal will play an integral role in assisting both the US and the Canadian legal departments in a variety of administrative and compliance reporting and tracking tasks; managing and reviewing certain of the Company’s commercial contracts and leases; and facilitating the Company’s responses to requests arising in litigation, administrative proceedings, and similar disputes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in a range of administrative legal department tasks such as invoicing, internal reporting, reserves reporting, expense reimbursement, scheduling travel and deadline management/scheduling. The ideal candidate will be able to interface across departments and functional areas within the Company to maximize efficiencies.
- Provide contract management expertise for complex commercial contracts, including: purchase and sale contracts, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, commercial contracts, leases, consulting agreements and miscellaneous matters.
- Review, draft revisions and advise on certain basic contracts (such as purchase orders, NDAs) relating to the Company’s day to day operations, primarily relying on pre-existing templates.
- Assistance with completion of and management of purchase orders, change orders and work orders, security instruments (such as bonds and LOIs) and other contract documents.
- Maintain legal department filing systems (Galaxy) & assist with integration of software and systems as they arise. Maintain the legal department tracking system for pending and threatened litigation and for potential acquisitions/divestitures and real estate transactions. Prepare reports and summaries of such matters for use by the legal department, others within the Company and internal/external auditors.
- Assisting with implementing the Company’s Records Retention program in the US, including annual facility clean-up days and responses to business unit questions about disposal of records.
- Assist in managing and reviewing budgets provided by third parties such as outside counsel or other legal service vendors.
- Provide support on various litigation matters, administrative proceedings and other disputes, including by issuing litigation hold notices and managing compliance; compiling records and preparing responses to third-party legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, garnishments, information requests); coordinating responses to discovery requests and managing communication with outside counsel; assisting with managing administrative proceedings (EEOC, state human rights departments, MSHA, etc.), mediations, arbitrations, and in-house matters, including scheduling and filings; monitoring outside counsel budgets and expenses.
- Assist in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions, compile transaction closing sets, and track completion of post-transaction requirements.
- Address Know Your Client (KYC) and similar requests from financial institutions.
- Manage and track business licenses and applications (primarily for Northern Illinois), ensuring timely renewal and addressing any issues during the process.
- Handle a variety of confidential legal matters.
- Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred.
- Experience in handling litigation, real estate and/or contract matters, with a strong desire broaden such experience into other areas.
- 2 years of corporate work environment, preferably in a company with a global presence.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as contract and matter management software. Experience with SAP and Concur preferred. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leveraging technology in a safe and manageable way that is in accordance with Company policies.
- This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
- Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
- Training, professional development
- Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
- Tuition reimbursement/assistance
- Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
- Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
- Fertility drug coverage
- Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
- Hybrid work model for certain positions
This posting is for a vacant position.
OUR PEOPLE
We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!
Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
