Paralegal

Sysco - Houston, TX

Full-time

Remote - Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Paralegal position at our Global Support Center involves providing essential support for legal entity management and offering legal advice in business-related areas such as corporate contracting and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). This hybrid role requires in-office work three days a week and remote work for the remaining two days, allowing for flexibility while ensuring collaboration with the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide support for legal entity governance changes, working closely with Legal, Accounting, and Tax.
• Draft correspondence, legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other legal documents.
• Perform simple legal research to assist the legal team in preparing accurate and timely reports, legal advice, case files, and other legal documents.
• Organize and oversee legal files and materials to ensure easy access and retrieval while maintaining confidentiality.
• Enhance the legal function through process automation and legal technology.

Requirements

• BA/BS or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent field required.
• Three or more years of experience in a law firm or corporate/business environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with experience in record keeping and management.
• Aptitude to work collaboratively and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to meet aggressive deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Data Management Systems.
• Strong client service focus and sound legal drafting and editing skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.