Paralegal

Mintel is an international leader in providing consumer market research and competitive intelligence tools as well as in delivering customized consulting solutions to top-tier organizations.  With its Legal Department based in the US headquarters in Chicago’s Loop, the department embraces a hybrid working environment and now seeks a bilingual Paralegal.

This position contributes to our success by fulfilling the roles of craftsman and administrator.  As a craftsman, you will relish the detail in and production of your timely written work, take pride in your creative solutions that resolve contractual issues while protecting Mintel’s critical interests, and satisfy your conscientious bent by making recommendations based on research and analysis.  As an administrator, you will win the confidence of colleagues with competent management of contract and trademark registration portfolios, including prompt escalations to and follow up with decision-makers, documenting status and progress, and effective, regular communication about the status and progress of those portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have their Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record, be fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish, and a minimum 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, corporate, or law firm setting.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and process legal documents, including license agreements, MSAs, NDAs, and sundry other commercial arrangements, within defined parameters
• Communicate with various intra-company departments and external contacts (including customer procurement and legal counsel) to clarify and resolve contract issues
• Project-manage contractual matters in Salesforce.com environment
• Compose model contract clauses and policies
• Maintain databases of contract forms and trademark registrations, maintain department file systems, and prepare and issue reports
• Perform research projects associated with commercial arrangements and intellectual property
• Coach paralegal interns

We Are Looking for People Who Are:

• Client-obsessed: You are passionate about client service and you are driven to help your internal and external clients resolve problems.
• People Smart: You are able to easily adapt to different personalities and levels within an organization.
• Naturally curious: You are naturally curious and takes initiative to identify, evangelize, and systematize new efficiencies
• Humble: You are humble, yet confident. You willingly admit when you need help, and you know how and when to utilize the resources and people around you. You are also willing to share your own knowledge for the benefit of the team.
• Self-Directed: You take initiative to solve problems and uncover opportunities, and you work well in document intensive and time sensitive environment
• Great communicator: You have extremely polished verbal and written communication skills, and can adapt your communication style to suit each client and internal business partner. Portuguese language skills a plus
• Tech-savvy: You are able to find creative ways to help clients. Ideally you have experience with e-commerce, privacy, and intellectual property. Experience with Salesforce.com and contract lifecycle management system a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

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