Corporate Paralegal

About the role

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 900 professionals working in 15 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us. GPD is currently seeking a Corporate Paralegal in our Akron, OH headquarters.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies or Liberal Arts, and 7+ years of experience as a Paralegal with a private law firm or corporation.
• Experience within the Architecture & Engineering field is preferred, but not required.
• Paralegal Certification is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent research, analysis, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to work well within a shared services legal team.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Ability to confidentially handle sensitive information.
• Understanding of legal principles relevant to general corporate law.
• Familiar with legal publications with the desire to remain current in profession.
• Understanding of legal technology platforms and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced, tight-knit corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, maintain and review business contracts, aid with regulatory compliance, and keep corporate records current.
• Coordinate, triage and manage projects regarding risk and corporate compliance.
• Oversee claims and document distribution to the appropriate business contacts.
• Provide legal support for the General Counsel.
• Maintain document management for the legal department.

Benefits

GPD passionately believes that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put in the time and effort to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…