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This position provides paralegal support to various areas of the Legal department based on departmental priorities and needs. The Agile Paralegal role requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, adaptability, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an agile and high-paced environment. This position prepares and handles sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with a wide variety of requests to support the corporate legal department, including contract review and providing support on real estate, compliance-related initiatives, debt and financing or M&A transactions.  
• Assist with managing contract intake and review processes.
• Assist in creating and/or managing agreements, data, documents and information.
• Assist with review of legal or business-related documents, including contracts, to issue-spot potential legal concerns and provide advice.
• Assist on projects related to product warranties, labeling, and compliance.
• Assist in managing real estate portfolio and reviewing associated documents.
• Liaise with outside counsel as needed.
• Draft internal memos, summaries, reports and other correspondence.
• Prepare spreadsheets, organizational charts, timelines, presentations, project management tracking.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various departments with which our team interfaces to obtain and/or provide information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with some, but not all, of the listed duties and responsibilities. Willingness to learn and assist with any of the above.
• Graduation from an American Bar Association certified paralegal school.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of previous experience with a corporate legal department. 

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to support various attorneys and senior paralegals and handle competing priorities and projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, team environment.
• Ethical and has a strong work ethic, good judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be flexible and comfortable with change.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience with Outlook.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at 847-484-4587 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.