AtLonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI), we combine technological innovation with world-class manufacturing and regulatory excellence. We are a leader in Microbial Control Solutionsand chemical technologies used in various applications including hygiene and home care. Today, these solutions are more critical than ever to maintain the hygiene and safety of hospitals, homes, schools, and offices across the world. Our Specialty Chemical Services business provides composite materials for technically demanding industries and performance intermediates & chemicals. Our Custom development and manufacturing team has already brought more than 1,000 unique solutions to life for their customers.
We are a highly dynamic group of 3,000 employees in more than 25 countries around the world. For us, performance, collaboration, passion and care are fundamentals. Are YOU someone who CARES about finding unique solutions for customers, who is PASSIONATE about making a difference? We are looking for talent who embrace COLLABORATION and are motivated by a PERFORMANCE culture.
LSI is looking for a Paralegal 50% supporting our newly created LSI legal team located in Basel.
You provide legal, project and high level administrative support to the LSI legal team. You work with internal and external clients to help fulfill requests. You seek ways to improve processes, solve problems and help the team work more effectively.
Key responsibilities:
Provide support to internal clients in review of completed template agreements, including sales agreements, consulting agreements and confidentiality agreements.
Prepare amendments and other contract correspondence and documents under attorney supervision.
Manage contract approval process and assist in the execution of completed contracts.
Maintain corporate housekeeping records, including the Global Entity Management System (GEMS), handling correspondence, clarifications, delegation and supervision of needed signatures, director changes, etc..
Entry and maintenance of the contract data base.
Manage document signature logistics, liaise with relevant executives.
Obtaining timely certification/notarization of documents.
Coordination of half-yearly "Legal Proceedings Reports" from all Group companies.
Perform research and other paralegal duties and assist in special projects under the supervision of attorneys.
Support administrative needs of the department such as invoice processing, expense reporting and other requests as needed.
Key requirements:
Bachelor of Law (B Law) and/or qualification as Paralegal or similar equivalent education required.
Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or in a similar position in an international corporation or law firm, ideally with a certified education in paralegal practice.
Proficiency on standard software (Microsoft Office, Skype). Experience with legal department software (SAP, Contract Insight, Lawgeex) preferred.
Very good communication skills in German and English.
Ability to work with and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including Senior Management.
Solution-oriented and strongly team-minded. Willingness to assist wherever needed, including administrative tasks.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
A major part of the heritage of LSI is being able to deliver unique solutions to our customers. Being the driving force behind this approach – listening, asking, understanding to match the right elements in a new way has been an inherent part of our day-to-day business. Always with the goal to enable a competitive advantage for each customer with a specific product, package or solution. What makes YOU different?