Commercial Paralegal

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

The paralegal role will be part of the Qnity commercial legal team, assisting the commercial attorneys in providing timely, cost-effective legal support to the company. This role requires strong organizational discipline, comfort working across time zones and multiple jurisdictions, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and precision. This role will have significant responsibility for managing legal risk proactively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and amend routine contracts, consulting with a commercial attorney as necessary.
• Develop and update commercial contract templates and processes; instruct business clients in the use of the templates and processes.
• Assist in the preparation of more complex contracts.
• Conduct and summarize legal research.
• Gather, analyze, and prepare information for attorneys’ use in counseling the business.
• Provide guidance to the business on established legal, regulatory, and corporate policies and practices to facilitate compliance.
• Deliver education and training in response to specific business needs.
• Support product stewardship through research to assess risks and participation in product stewardship reviews; apprise attorneys of significant issues.
• Conduct legal review of literature, advertisements, and communications for the business.
• Support M&A activity through activities such as managing the collection, review, and organization of information responsive to due diligence.
• Share knowledge and best practices with other paralegals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited or approved program or equivalent numbers of years related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or comparable experience specific to job requirements preferred.
• Prior experience with drafting routine contracts.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, and the use of relevant databases.
• Willingness to adopt and use AI tools.
• Demonstrates high standards for professionalism, responsibility, and ethics.
• Demonstrates strong organization and investigative skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work and think independently, self-starter.
• Communicates effectively in writing and orally.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn.
• Action oriented. Drives results.

Location and Work Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office with the majority of the N. American legal team in suburban Wilmington, Delaware.

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