Senior Paralegal
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boise
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global
food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are
a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including
food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer
manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other
enterprises related to agriculture.SummaryThis role supports the
Corporate and Commercial Transactions Group within the Legal
Department through corporate governance work and work on large
commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions.-- This
position involves a majority of corporate governance work matters
through entity management, interdepartmental communications and KYC
responsibilities in connection with certain entities as assigned.
--Key Responsibilities
- Lead paralegal for all merger and acquisition activities,
including document preparation, due diligence, assembling
schedules, and maintaining closing checklists.
- Draft Officers' Certificates, Closing Certificates and
Bring-Down Certificates as may be required.
- Conduct lien and litigation searches and summarize results in
support of mergers & acquisitions and other corporate
transactions.--
- Prepare, assemble and compile documents in advance of closing
and coordinate signature pages.
- Prepare and file foreign registrations/qualifications and
annual reports for assigned entities
- Draft and finalize corporate consents (annual consents of
shareholders, annual consents of directors, corporate consents
approving capital contributions, intercompany loans, dividend
payments and large commercial transaction or merger and acquisition
approvals) for certain assigned U.S. and international legal
entities.
- Form new entities and merge or dissolve existing entities
(corporations, LLCs and partnerships/limited partnerships).
- Draft and maintain board and shareholder minutes, consents,
operating agreements, and partnership agreements.--
- Draft, finalize and file as necessary amendments and/or
restatements of articles/certificates of incorporation/formation,
bylaws and operating agreements.
- Update corporation information in hCue Entity Management
software and run reports and/or organization charts as
necessary.
- Research and analyze legal issues using WestLaw.
- Backup support for Service of Process distribution. [Not
currently to my knowledge]
- Backup support for financing deals including Bank Agreements,
Private Placement Notes, Intercompany Demand Notes and Capital
Contributions, KYC Responses, and Vendor Credit Letters.
- responsibility for certain U.S. and foreign KYC responses in
connection with assigned foreign entities.Typical Education
- Associate's Degree (A.A. or equivalent)Relevant Experience
10+ years' experience as a paralegal
is requiredAt least 2+ years in a law firm environment is
preferredMust have corporate transactional experience with a
demonstrable knowledge of mergers and acquisitionsExcellent verbal
and written communication skills.-- Strong interpersonal skills.--
Proficient analytical and research skills.-- Attention to detail is
essential.-- Must be a self-starter who anticipates issues and
interacts well in unplanned situations.-- Presentation of
professional attitude and demeanor.-- Computer literate with
ability to utilize word processing, database, electronic filing
systems, and spreadsheet software applications.-- Ability to
prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously from multiple
attorneys, work under pressure and still maintain normal workflow.
Job Requisition ID:--20228Travel Required:--Less than
10%Location(s):--Simplot Headquarters - Boise--Country:--United
States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status,
marital status, or any other protected status. **
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Meridian , Senior Paralegal, Legal , Boise, Idaho
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