Corporate Paralegal
Just Born, Inc.
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Just Born, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA, a family-owned candy manufacturer, seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support the General Counsel across contracts, HR matters, IP records, and regulatory compliance. This hybrid role coordinates with internal partners and outside counsel to keep matters organized and compliant.
You will administer contract templates, maintain records, support employment-related matters, and help implement legal processes and technology within a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in-house or corporate setting.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and administering commercial contracts.
- Experience supporting employment, labor, compliance, regulatory, or other corporate legal matters.
- Experience coordinating with outside counsel and managing legal records and matter tracking processes.
- Experience utilizing contract management or document management platforms.
- Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, food, or regulated industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, revise, and administer routine agreements using approved templates, including confidentiality, vendor, service, and licensing agreements.
- Coordinate contract review, approval, execution, and retention with internal and external parties.
- Implement and maintain contract management systems, repositories, and records with deadlines and renewals.
- Prepare contract summaries, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, and standard terms.
- Support employment-related legal matters through document preparation and records management.
- Assist with employee investigations, accommodations, policy updates, and outside counsel requests.
- Maintain confidential employment-related files and matter tracking systems.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries for the General Counsel.
- Assist with audits, information requests, and compliance resources and procedures.
- Administer legal department systems, records, templates, trackers, and document retention processes.
- Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on legal matters and special projects.
- Support intellectual property administration activities, including filings and renewals.
- Manage legal department invoices, budgets, and reports.
- Prepare reports and metrics related to contracts and department activities.
- Support legal technology initiatives and process improvements.
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Just Born, Inc is a family-owned candy manufacturer that has been creating joyful moments for generations. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we are proud to produce iconic brands like PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®.
The Corporate Paralegal provides comprehensive support to the General Counsel across a broad range of legal and compliance activities. This role is responsible for administering contracts, coordinating legal documentation, supporting employment and labor matters, maintaining intellectual property and legal records, assisting with compliance initiatives, and serving as a key point of contact for legal process administration. The Corporate Paralegal works closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to help ensure legal matters are organized, documented, and executed efficiently.
Bethlehem, PA
Hybrid schedule, typically two in office per week. As our ways of working evolve, we commit to communicating any changes clearly and with ample notice.
- Draft, revise, and administer routine agreements using approved templates, including confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Coordinate contract review, approval, execution, and retention processes with internal stakeholders and external parties.
- Implement and Maintain contract management systems, repositories, and records while tracking key dates, obligations, renewals, and notice requirements.
- Prepare contract summaries, reports, and other supporting documentation.
- Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, and standard terms.
- Support employment-related legal matters through document preparation, records management, and coordination of information requests.
- Assist with employee investigations, accommodations, policy updates, administrative agency inquiries, and outside counsel requests.
- Prepare draft correspondence, notices, and supporting documentation for attorney review.
- Maintain confidential employment-related legal files, records, and matter tracking systems.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries for the General Counsel.
- Support compliance programs through administration of policies, training records, certifications, and required documentation.
- Monitor regulatory deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance-related activities.
- Assist with audits, information requests, and the development and maintenance of compliance resources and procedures.
- Administer legal department systems, records, templates, trackers, and document retention processes.
- Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on legal matters, information requests, and special projects.
- Support intellectual property administration activities, including maintenance of records, filings, renewals, and correspondence with outside counsel.
- Manage legal department invoices, budgets, spending reports, and administrative processes.
- Prepare reports and metrics related to contracts, legal matters, and department activities.
- Support legal technology initiatives, process improvements, and other projects as assigned.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program required.
- Continuing legal education or professional certifications related to contract management, compliance, or legal operations are a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or corporate environment.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and administering commercial contracts and related legal documentation.
- Experience supporting employment, labor, compliance, regulatory, or other corporate legal matters.
- Experience coordinating with outside counsel and managing legal records, documentation, and matter tracking processes.
- Experience utilizing contract management, document management, or other legal technology platforms preferred.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, consumer products, food, or other regulated industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and corporate legal processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and recordkeeping abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms, including contract and document management systems.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business partners, outside counsel, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to streamline legal processes and improve efficiency.
Just Born is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Just Born’s Vision is to create a workplace where every associate feels inspired and confident to bring their whole selves to work.
Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives which can only be fully realized if Just Born values every individual we touch.
- We will act boldly with integrity, authenticity and humility
- We will listen with intent, curiosity and a passion to learn and grow
We will lift all voices and create an equitable environment for all
- Legacy & Stability: 103+ years of iconic brands and family-owned success.
- Inclusive Culture: We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive.
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary, Achievement Awards, and generous 401(k) with company contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA contributions, and flexible options.
- Work/Life Balance: Paid time off and holidays from day one.
- Wellness & Growth: Onsite wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Programs.
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