Lead Paralegal: Labor, Negotiation & Compliance

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens seeks a seasoned paralegal to independently handle diverse legal matters, negotiate with outside counsel, and support the law department’s goals. You will prepare documents, coordinate with attorneys and business teams, conduct legal research using LexisNexis/Westlaw, and help mentor junior staff while contributing to efficient operations across the legal function.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong written communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 4+ years paralegal experience in corporate law
• Experience evaluating information for compliance with standards
• Experience processing information and data
• Project management experience
• Time management across multiple projects with deadlines
• Advanced analytical skills for document review and drafting
• Strong written communication and grammar
• Interpersonal and team-building skills
• Experience using LexisNexis or Westlaw
• MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Works independently on a variety of legal matters, including negotiation with outside counsel and resolution of legal issues
• Represents Walgreens externally to customers, vendors, opposing counsel and government agencies and resolves legal issues using negotiation and legal experience
• Effectively and regularly communicates with legal counsel, staff and business to understand goals and achieve objectives
• Works in coordination with attorneys on complex legal issues and administers law department activities
• Researches highly complex legal issues and relevant topics relating to Walgreens business operations
• Investigates facts, applicable law and searches pertinent sources; develops oral/written presentations to communicate findings
• Demonstrates independent judgment and critical thinking to identify issues and report findings to stakeholders
• Analyzes contracts, pleadings, statutes, regulations and other docs to evaluate legal position and makes recommendations
• Drafts legal documents, communications and reports under minimal supervision
• Provides guidance by training or mentoring paraprofessionals and staff
• Uses advanced knowledge of complex legal concepts to meet department goals
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency
• May manage department budgets

Skills

Paralegal experience

Time management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal research tools

MS Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Paralegal certificate (ABA-certified)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Walgreens seeks a seasoned paralegal to independently handle diverse legal matters, negotiate with outside counsel, and support the law department’s goals. You will prepare documents, coordinate with attorneys and business teams, conduct legal research using LexisNexis/Westlaw, and help mentor junior staff while contributing to efficient operations across the legal function.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong written communication, and the ability to manage multiple