Corporate Paralegal

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

Position Overview

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys being at the center of the action? Zep is looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join our team and provide critical support to the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and the broader business.

Thisisanopportunitytoplayameaningfulroleacrosscorporategovernance,commercialcontracts,litigation,riskmanagement,andlegaloperationswhilepartneringwithleadersandteamsacrosstheorganization.

KeyResponsibilities

CorporateGovernance

• Maintaincorporateandentityrecords,resolutions,consents,andgovernancedocuments
• Supportcorporatefilings,renewals,certifications,andotherlegalrequirements
• Assistwithspeciallegalandgovernanceprojects

CommercialContracts

• Supportthepreparation,review,negotiation,andadministrationofcustomerandcommercialagreements
• Coordinatecontractsthroughreview,approval,execution,andretention
• Trackrenewals,expirations,noticeperiods,andcontractualobligations
• Identifynon-standardtermsandpotentialrisksforescalation

Litigation&RiskManagement

• Supportlitigation,claims,disputes,subpoenas,andotherlegalmatters
• Coordinateinformationanddocumentrequests
• Assistwithlegalholds,documentpreservation,discovery,andotherlitigationactivities
• Partnerwithoutsidecounsel,insuranceproviders,andinternalstakeholders

LegalOperations

• Conductlegalandregulatoryresearch
• Maintainlegalcalendars,trackers,templates,databases,anddocumentrepositories
• Helpimprovelegalprocesses,workflows,anddocument-managementpractices
• CollaboratewithFinance,HR,Sales,Operations,Procurement,andotherteams

WhatWe'reLookingFor

We'relookingforsomeonewhoisproactive,resourceful,highlyorganized,andcomfortablemanagingmultipleprioritiesinafast-pacedcorporatemanufacturingenvironment.

EducationandRequirements

• Abachelor'sdegree,paralegalcertificate,orequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience
• Priorparalegalorlegalsupportexperienceinacorporatelegaldepartmentorlawfirm,Manufacturingindustryaplus!
• Familiaritywithcorporatedocuments,commercialcontracts,andlegalmatters
• Excellentorganizationalandcommunicationskills
• Strongattentiontodetailandsoundjudgment
• Theabilitytoworkindependentlywhilecollaboratingacrossfunctions
• Comfortlearninglegal,contract-management,anddocument-managementtechnology

WhyJoinZep?

Thisismorethanatraditionalparalegalrole.You'llhavetheopportunitytoworkacrossmultipleareasofthebusiness,collaboratewithseniorleadersandoutsidecounsel,andhelpbuildefficientlegalprocessesthatsupportZep'scontinuedsuccess.

Readytobringyourlegalexpertisetoarolewithrealbusinessimpact?We'dlovetohearfromyou!

ThankYouforYourInterestandConsiderationinaCareerwithZep!

www.zep.com

EqualOpportunityEmployer/ProtectedVeterans/IndividualswithDisabilities.ZepInc.providesfullemploymentopportunitiestoallqualifiedpersonswithoutregardtorace,creed,color,religion,gender,sexualorientation,nationalorigin,age,disability,maritalstatus,ancestry,orveteranstatusoranyotherdistinctionoutlinedinallapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws.

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers' and consumers' lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.