Paralegal - ZARA : Job Details

ARA IS LOOKING FOR PARALEGAL BASED IN NEW YORK.

Started in 1975 in Spain, ZARA today is an internationally known fashion retailer represented in over 88 countries around the world. Our company requires professionalism, imagination, high energy and team spirit. ZARA will give you the means to excel. ZARA will put you into the heart of the action and the heart of its growth.

PARALEGAL

Based in our NYC Corporate Office (not remote)

Purpose:

The paralegal's primary responsibility will be to provide general support to the Legal Department for Zara USA, Inc. and other brands of the Inditex Group portfolio in the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with corporate secretarial functions (e.g., preparing corporate resolutions and meeting minutes). Manage and maintain corporate books and business filing databases
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading commercial agreements/contracts (e.g., NDAs and vendor contracts)
• Respond to subpoena requests in a timely manner; assist in litigation management
• Liaise with customer service department on customer service matters
• Conduct legal research as needed
• Create informative and captivating presentations in PowerPoint with embedded media and compile presentation and training materials
• Maintain and update contract management systems and processes

Personal Profile:

• Bachelors degree or paralegal certificate required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant corporate paralegal experience obtained at a US law firm or in-house
• Corporate governance experience (preparing minutes and resolutions, coordinating service of process filings, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of legal terminology and principles, particularly in the areas of retail real estate and corporate law
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point are essential) and Adobe
• Familiarity with CSC
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work on cross-functional projects with international teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently, while performing as a team player
• Quick learning self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be reliable, intellectually curious, and have a problem-solving attitude
• Qualified as a NY notary
• Preferred: proficiency in Spanish and experience with commercial real estate documents (e.g., SNDAs, estoppel certificates, leases)

Annual compensation range: $59,000 - $95,000 + discretionary annual bonus

* Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individuals skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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