Paralegal - Corporate Finance Legal

Job description
#LI-Hybrid Location: East Hanover, NJThe Novartis Corporate Finance Legal team is seeking a new Paralegal to provide key legal support activities, requiring formal education, training and experience. This individual will have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and procedural law which qualify them to do some work of a legal nature and will work under the close supervision of a qualified legal counsel and senior paralegal.Key Responsibilities:Independently perform administrative tasks following guidelines and in defined timeframesProvide paralegal support for corporate governance, corporate structure, transactional, corporate reporting and other general corporate matters to Legal Counsel and Senior ParalegalGenerating contracts and other legal documents (including Powers of Attorney, board resolutions, corporate certificates, among others) utilizing Novartis templates or reviewing and editing third party contracts and documents, and finalizing such documents under the supervision of Novartis legal counselCompile and maintain various lists pertaining to corporate governance, corporate structure, transactional, corporate reporting and other general corporate mattersSupport related to corporate governance, corporate structure, transactional, corporate reporting and other general corporate mattersEssential Requirements: 3+ years of relevant paralegal experience is requiredExtensive experience and facility with technological applications (e.g. MS Office, legal AI) is strongly preferredStrong knowledge and experience in providing paralegal support for governance, corporate structure, transactional, corporate reporting and other general corporate matters is preferredUnderstanding of Delaware and/or New York corporation law, particularly in relation to corporate governance matters is preferredExperience providing paralegal support for corporate transactions is preferredAssociates degree and/or paralegal certificate is required. Bachelors degree preferred.Novartis Compensation Summary:The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400.00 and $158,600.00 per year.The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Read more