Corporate Paralegal

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At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Paralegal is an established performer that manages and organizes information, conducts legal research, drafts documents and provides administrative assistance. This role provides comprehensive support to the corporate legal department and ensures the smooth functioning of corporate legal processes.

What you’ll do:

• Support general legal operations across domestic and international subsidiaries through document management, including reviewing, filling out and organizing documents for signature.
• Assist in the management of the Company’s subsidiaries, including:
  • Maintain a database of records and corporate information for international and domestic subsidiaries.
  • Assist in the formation and dissolution of corporate entities.
  • Maintain and oversee various secretary of state filings related to mergers, divestitures, name changes, qualifications, withdrawals etc.
  • Draft and review organizational charts using the legal entity database software.
  • Maintain subsidiary minute books.
  • Conduct periodic audits of the legal entity database to ensure records are accurate and updated.
  • Respond to internal requests for subsidiary information.
  • Work with colleagues across different domestic and international jurisdictions to maintain integrity of records.
• Assist with SEC reporting and disclosure obligations, specifically Section 16 reporting.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including administrative preparation for annual shareholders' meeting, drafting and distribution of director & officer questionnaires and administration of corporate policies.
• Provide legal support for other Company departments, such as treasury and tax, including maintaining documentation to respond to “know your customer” and beneficial ownership requests.
• Organize and manage due diligence documentation.
• Assist with compliance with regulatory requirements, which may include:
  • Assisting business unit purchasing and sales departments with the Company’s sanctions screening tool.
  • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Preparing and filing necessary documents with regulatory authorities as needed.
  • Assisting with the Company’s data privacy compliance program.
  • Assisting in the implementation of compliance training.
• Conduct legal research on various corporate law matters.
• Summarize legal issues and provide recommendations.
• Work on projects and assignments both independently and as part of a large work team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Paralegal Certificate Preferred.
• Notary Public or ability to gain Notary Public Certification.
• Public company experience/experience working in corporate secretary’s office preferred.
• Experience with CSC Entity Management or other entity management system preferred.

What you’re good at:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principals, industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Suite of products.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.