Senior Paralegal

The Senior Paralegal will:

• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage contract review process, including first-line review of complex agreements, identification of key terms and issues, and development of recommended resolutions of open issues
• Draft, manage, and maintain corporate records and compliance, including corporate record books and state filings and reports
• Partner with HBI's Deputy General Counsel to manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including initial clearance searches, state and federal trademark filings and renewals, docketing and deadline tracking, assistance with USPTO office action responses, and support for brand enforcement and protection activities
• Manage Federal Communications Commission (FCC) online public file reporting for FCC broadcast licensees and coordinate directly with television and radio markets to support, administer, and monitor FCC regulatory compliance, reports, and filings
• Manage cable and satellite copyright royalty claim filings
• Analyze and maintain cable and satellite distributor records, reports, and data, including subscribers and business terms
• Manage and administer periodic reporting to television networks and cable and satellite distributors, and serve as the liaison with accounting for related receivables and payments
• Provide legal claim and litigation support, including intake of legal matters, subpoena responses, legal hold administration, case file organization, and case deadlines and status reporting
• Serve as a liaison among attorneys and HBI's corporate and market personnel
• Complete other projects and tasks as identified or assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certification
• Eight years of experience in a professional services environment, such as a law firm or company legal department or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and emerging technologies
• Be self-motivated and have a passion for continuous learning, professional development, and problem-solving
• Bring transactional experience, strong judgment, and an attitude of ownership in managing all stages of legal department matters
• Demonstrate a "one-team" mindset by proactively partnering with attorneys and company team members to drive matters forward
• Have strong analytical and drafting skills
• Maintain a high level of discretion and preserve strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information and matters
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and high level of dependability and accountability in all tasks
• Be skilled at managing projects and coordinating with others to meet deadlines
• Work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and assist attorneys in prioritizing workflow
• Communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys, business leaders, and external parties.
• Physical requirements
  • Communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Read, hear and speak clearly. Manipulate computer keys and general office equipment, including computer and telephone. Average sitting & standing. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.