Worldwide Flight Services is seeking a dynamic Dallas/Fort Worth based paralegal to support a
small yet mighty in-house legal department. Background in corporate transactional compliance,
and/or labor & employment practices preferred. Law firm experience a plus. Must have excellent
verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. The chosen candidate will have the
opportunity to grow and develop professionally and provide input into the foundations of
WFS's growing legal operations. Hybridposition (remote + in-office).
Direct report to SVP and General Counsel.
Free covered parking.
Complimentary gym facilities in office building.
Responsibilities
Assist in projects relating to all legal functions, including corporate transactions, corporate
compliance, contract management, labor, employment, and corporate secretarial matters.
Help prepare agreements and company-related communications.
Assist in data gathering and compiling information for special projects as assigned. Interface
with internal and external lawyers, executives, and internal clients.
Assist in contract management (e.g., create and maintain electronic contract database).
Support Legal's training programs.
Organize, manage and maintain all electronic and paper-based files for the corporate compliance
organization and develop suitable naming conventions for departmental documentation. Assist in
vendor management including performing Third-Party Due Diligence (TPDD) on new and existing
vendors to manage Foreign Corrupt Practices Act risk and ensure compliance with laws and
regulations.
Assist with litigation-related and government agency administrative matters (e.g., draft
position statements in EEOC type claims).
Assist in conducting company investigations.
Review, scan and maintain sensitive documents, e.g., employment-related and personnel files.
Perform online and legal research.
Maintain resource lists (e.g., global list of outside counsels).
Assist with company policy updates. |