Experienced Paralegal opening at GE Energy in Norwalk, CT
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Job Description:
Capital - Real Estate
- # GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- # GE offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
- # GE offers an inclusive environment where employees have the opportunity to succeed and diversity is embraced as a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- # The passion that our people bring to their work extends to their private worlds, and GE encourages a healthy balance between the two.
- # GE values education and is dedicate to providing the tools and training for your professional development.
- # We would like to thank everyone who submits their resume for this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Serving global markets for over 30 years, GE Capital Real Estate is a leading global commercial real estate investment company. We are a unit of General Electric (NYSE: GE). Few institutions have the strength, industry knowledge and global reach of GE.
In the near term, investment management and debt programs are areas of particular focus for GE Capital Real Estate.
Works at the direction of the paralegal manager in support of ongoing projects and maintenance of corporate books and records. Supports regulatory counsel in analyzing license requirements and maintaining and tracking licenses required by the business plan. Provides support to paralegal manager and paralegal colleagues on an as-needed basis.
- # Essential Responsibilities:
- #Assist with the corporate governance of multiple legal entities including opening and dissolving companies, drafting resolutions, preparing government filings and maintaining corporate minute books on site and off site.
- # Maintain GOLD Tax System and the Legal Entity databases.
- # Assist/manage on IP/IT and/or Compliance Programs and Document Retention Initiatives.
- # Work with regulatory counsel and paralegal manager to develop and implement audit review plan to assure compliance with licensing and other regulatory requirements.
- Assist in-house lawyers in transaction closing process by drafting certificates and powers of attorney, organizing consularizations and apostilles and act as a liaison between internal and
- external legal counsel to provide documents required for transaction closings.
- # Assist any Business level initatives, as assigned.
- # Assist with litigation document production.
- # Assist with document review, accruals and updating various legal databases at the GE corporate level
Other responsibilities in this positions will include:
- # Facility with systems and applications to assist in efforts to create online environment for Corporate Secretarial function.
- # Qualifications/Requirements 1) Bachelors Degree AND 2+ years of paralegal experience within a legal firm or corporate environment including experience in contracts administration and / or accounting, portfolio operations, government filings, and / or litigation documentation production; OR 2) In lieu of the Bachelor Degree, a Paralegal Certificate or Associates Degree AND 4+ years of paralegal experience within a legal firm or corporate environment including experience in contracts administration and / or accounting, portfolio operations, government filings, and / or litigation documentation production
- # Proven organization and communication skills.
- # Able to prioritize and multi-task
Eligibility Qualifications:
- # Must submit your application for employment through gecareers.com to be considered (Internals via COS)
- # Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
- # Must be 18 years or older
- # Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
- # Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- # Must be willing to work out of an office in Norwalk, CT
- # Must be willing to travel up to 10%, if applicable
For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work
Additional Eligibility Qualifications;
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
- # Desired Characteristics: Facility with systems and applications to assist in efforts to create online environment for Corporate Secretarial function.
- # Expert level knowledge of legal entity structures and legal entity maintenance and requirements.
- # Strong background interacting with government agencies for purposes of licensing, reporting, and program maintenance.
- # Able to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional groups.
- # Demonstrated ability to quickly learn/use new web-based tools/software & systems applications.
- # Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- # Customer focused with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
- # Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- # Section 19 JYOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.
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