Senior Litigation Paralegal NAM 1

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We're looking for:

• The Senior Litigation Paralegal position plays a critical role within Syensqo’s General Counsel Legal Team.
  The position works day-to-day with our Chief Litigation and Employment Counsel and our Litigation and
  Regulatory Counsel managing the Company’s wide-ranging US claim and litigation docket and leads the
  Company’s eDiscovery and legal hold processes. This position will support employment and
  Environmental matters. A team player, with a superior ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task in a paced, in-house legal environment is necessary.

You'll be responsible for:

• Oversee and manage all elements of the Company’s eDiscovery obligations, including the legal hold and document collection processes, through the use of the Company’s eDiscovery compliance System and internal processes, using Exterro software.
• Primary responsibility for management of service of process, including providing instructions and guidance to sites in North America.
• Oversee and prepare responses to third-party subpoenas and record requests on behalf of the Company.
• Oversee and Manage the Company’s severance program, including the preparation of severance.
• Agreements for individual eliminations and company-led programs.
• Review, analyze, and synthesize pleadings, documents, merger & acquisition agreements, and other contracts for litigations, claims, and investigations.
• Assist in the management of the legacy asbestos docket and work with cross-functional teams such as Insurance and Finance.
• Prepare correspondence, legal memoranda, releases and other agreements.
• Identify, implement, and ensure best practices and processes for litigation, discovery, and claims
  Management.
• Assist with case management and reporting using Legal Tracker software.
• Assist in-house and external counsel on litigation and claim strategies.
• Participate on cross-functional and global teams to ensure compliance with litigation, reporting, and Reserve processes.
   

You'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Degree/Certificate or Equivalent,  (preferred but not required)
  Minimum of Seven to Ten years in-house or a combination of law firm and in-house.  

You will get: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is around $90,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
• Employee retirement plan (401K) with match

Additional Information: 

Hybrid will work from home 4 days a week, one day a week in the office.

• Knowledge:

• More than one of the following disciplines: Toxic Tort, Product Liability, Environmental, Commercial, and Employment Litigation.
• EDiscovery Rules.
• Document platforms for data preservation purposes.
• State and Federal Litigation Processes.

 Systems:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Google Suite – Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Slides and Google Docs.
• At least one eDiscovery and one Legal Hold system with preference for Exterro (also, e.g., Clearwell:
• EDiscovery, Rational Governance, Open Text, Relativity).
• Case Management software is a big plus (e.g. Legal Tracker).

• Languages: English

• Customer focus: Demonstrates strong client/service oriented attitude under all situations.

• Communication:

• Superior communication skills including listening, verbal, and written.
• Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to review complaints and provide a summary regarding the issues and allegations, as well as issue spot.
• Strong attention to detail and good judgment.

• Facilitation:

• Comfort and superior ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Leadership, coaching and teamwork:

• Works well as part of legal team and on cross-functional teams.
• Develop a close working relationship with business clients and other disciplines, including IT,
• Insurance, Human Resources and Payroll.

• Agility and Adaptability:

• Flexible, ability to adjust to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

 Problem Solving:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to take initiative, think independently and exercise good judgment.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

#As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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