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Corporate/Transactional Paralegal – Falls Church VA Security Clearance Jobs in Falls Church, USA at Northrop Grumman
Position: Corporate/Transactional Paralegal 3/4 – Falls Church VA with Security Clearance
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Corporate/Transactional Paralegal to join the Office of the Corporate Secretary within the Legal and Contracts Department in Falls Church, VA. The paralegal will report directly to the Corporate Director, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary and will work with attorneys in the Office of the Corporate Secretary as well as with the Corporate Transactions, Strategy and Functions team.
This position offers broad exposure across corporate, governance and transactional matters and will work closely with other internal stakeholders, including Finance, Corporate Strategy and Technology and Government Relations. RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Process and manage various corporate information and research requests sent to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, including from the treasury, tax and accounting departments;
* Maintain corporate records, databases and organizational charts to ensure current and accurate legal entity information;
* Manage changes to our corporate structure (e.g., formation of new entities, dissolutions of existing entities, withdrawals from registration) and assist in the preparation of related documents and filings;
* Conduct legal and corporate research and assist with special projects, as needed;
* Assist with tasks or projects that support the company’s corporate governance activities, including the Board of Directors and the annual meeting proxy statement;
* Assist with tasks or projects that support regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., transfer pricing studies, data collection/reporting for government contractors);
* Assist with strategic projects (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures) and corporate transactions (e.g., debt offerings, credit facilities), including due diligence, electronic data rooms, document organization, signature coordination, closing checklists and post-closing support;
* Assist with the drafting and negotiation of routine non-disclosure agreements under attorney supervision;
* Support international filings and related disclosure obligations and cross-border transactions, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders as needed;
* Review and process outside counsel engagement letters and legal invoices; and
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the team’s efficiency, organization and recordkeeping and support other legal operations initiatives (e.g., templates, knowledge management, etc.). The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in this role; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities that are required.
This individual will engage in a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to those calling for judgment and independent initiative and will interact with all levels of management. This individual must possess the highest standards of ethics, integrity and maturity of judgment. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
* High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a legal related position in a law firm or corporate environment. College degree preferred. Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
* High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a legal related position in a law firm or corporate environment. College degree preferred. Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:
* Ability to work independently, take initiative, identify and solve problems and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information, track progress, and facilitate project collaboration
* Ability to thrive and work reliably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver value across multiple projects simultaneously
* Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in documentation while handling multiple tasks
* Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to…
Title: Corporate/Transactional Paralegal – Falls Church VA Security Clearance
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Falls Church, USA
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