Corporate Paralegal

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

The Corporate Paralegal will primarily provide support to in-house attorneys on a broad range of legal matters, including but not limited to: corporate governance, invoice processing, subpoenas and requests for information, litigation support, intellectual property maintenance, contract reviews, legal research, compliance, and day-to-day matter management. This individual will also directly support other members of the business Leadership Team in administrative tasks.

This is a hybrid role based out of Northbrook, IL.

Corporate Governance:
Maintain and file corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, annual reports, etc in a timely manner.; coordinate and receive board and committee signatures for documents and materials; maintain accurate, up-to-date minute books; create documents related to new corporate entity formations; assist with maintenance of state/provincial registrations in the US and Canada.

Mergers and Acquisitions:
Provide administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate restructurings, such as mergers, formations, and dissolutions

Compliance and Regulatory:
Produce documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates

Contract Management:
Provide contract support for standard corporate agreements, such as releases, non-disclosure, marketing, and independent contractor agreements, and assist with template creation on an as-needed basis.

Intellectual Property:
Assist in maintenance of the intellectual property portfolio.

Administrative Support:
Maintain/manage the master calendar for select members of the Leadership Team; coordinate travel arrangements; process invoices, including setting up new vendors; report accruals; reconcile expenses using Concur; coordinate in person team meetings, outings, and special events, including catering; Interact professionally with internal (senior leadership, finance team members, etc.) and external (outside counsel, vendors, customers, etc.).

* Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate (Bachelor's degree is preferred);
* Minimum of 5 years paralegal experience with at least 3 years' experience in an in-house corporate law department;
* Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional and/or international colleagues.
* Strong organizational, analytical, time management, interpersonal, communication, legal research, and writing skills;
* Strong working knowledge of MS 365, especially PowerPoint and Excel (experience creating and/or administering a SharePoint site a plus);
* Experience in implementing and/or utilizing contract management software a plus;
* Proficiency in Westlaw or Lexis and legal database software a plus;
* Experience in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment is desirable.

As of the date of this posting, the estimated pay range for this role is $70k-$78k plus eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan. The actual pay for the position will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity. This range may be subject to change over time.

Barilla strives to provide you and your family with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial well-being needs. This position qualifies for benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with company match, life and disability plans, and an employee assistance program.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.