Corporate & Compliance Paralegal

BG Foods; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Telemedicine

Job summary

B&G Foods, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, seeks a Corporate & Compliance Paralegal to support governance, compliance, and strategic transactions. Responsibilities include drafting documents, due diligence, contract support, and coordinating with internal teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of corporate/paralegal experience in public companies or law firms, a bachelor’s degree, and strong writing/organizational skills. Some extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a corporate and securities paralegal at a public company or corporate law firm.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, Boards of Directors and governance activities.
• Strong writing, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance, board materials and minute books for B&G Foods and subsidiaries.
• Assist with annual meeting materials and proxy Statement prep.
• Draft first drafts of agreements for supervising attorneys.
• Assist with strategic transactions including acquisitions, divestitures and debt/equity financing.
• Maintain due diligence checklists and track transaction progress.
• Assist with SEC reporting and governance issues.
• Support equity plan administration and regulatory compliance.

Skills

3+ years corporate paralegal

M&A support

SEC/NYSE reporting

legal writing

organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Corporate & Compliance Paralegal

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! The Corporate & Compliance Paralegal will assist in all legal affairs, including: corporate governance; compliance & ethics; SEC/NYSE reporting and compliance; acquisitions, divestitures, debt/equity financing and other strategic transactions; contract management; FDA/USDA regulatory compliance; labor and employment; litigation management; and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Support the corporate governance function, including assistance with the preparation, distribution and maintenance of board materials and minute books for B&G Foods and its subsidiaries.
• Assist with the preparation of annual meeting materials, including the proxy statement.
• Create first drafts of form agreements and other documents for review by supervising attorneys.
• Assist with respect to strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and debt and equity financing.
• Maintain transaction checklists, including due diligence checklists.
• Track and monitor progress of transition and integration milestones.
• Liaise with internal business groups and/or target businesses with respect to due diligence requests, production and review and otherwise assist with due diligence matters.
• Prepare initial drafts of certain transaction documents, including certificates and resolutions.
• Assist with transaction closings.
• Assist with SEC reporting and corporate governance issues.
• Assist with all aspects of B&G Foods’ compliance & ethics program.
• Assist with marketing and advertising claims review.
• Assist with legal document production.
• Assist with equity plan administration.
• Assist with food regulation, label review and product guaranty & hold harmless agreements.
• Assist with patent and trademark maintenance.
• Assist with document management and records retention compliance.
• Assist with processing external counsel invoices, including interfacing with external counsel and the Accounts Payable Department.
• Provide other administrative support to the Legal Department.

Experience, Skills, Education

3+ years of experience as a corporate and securities paralegal at a public company or corporate law firm, including experience supporting M&A transactions, Boards of Directors and corporate governance activities. Ability to maintain the highest degree of ethics and able to preserve absolute confidentiality. Highly motivated team-player with a positive attitude and desire to learn and expand skill set. Self-starter and proactive problem solver who can work independently with minimal direction. Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Able to interact with all levels of the organization. Excellent writing skills, ability to generate memos, letters, reports etc., as requested by supervising attorneys. Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Comfortable working under tight deadlines. Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours as circumstances dictate. Bachelor’s degree.

Compensation

Hiring Pay Range: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon. Total pay may include other forms of compensation including short-term incentive bonus.

Benefits

• We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave
• Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

About B&G Foods

With its headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including Back to Nature, B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, Mrs. Dash, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, SnackWell’s, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.