Senior Legal Assistant

Job Title : Senior Legal Assistant

Location : New York (Hybrid Working Model)

About Springer Nature

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About the Role

The Senior Legal Assistant will provide administrative , corporate governance, and operational support to a dynamic group of legal professionals based in New York . Working alongside a team dedicated to delivering expert advice to the U.S. market , the role plays a valuable part in progressing Springer Nature's missio n and protecting its businesses and reputation.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the U.S. legal team , including assisting with contract management, project support, and maintenance of physical and electronic files

M anage corporate secretarial functions for the U.S. , including keeping of all corporate books and records, preparation of minutes and consents of directors and managers, preparation of officers' certificates, coordinating with outside counsel all required state filings , and assisting with KYC and other informational requests

Review all incoming subpoenas, complaints , and lawsuits in the U.S. and coordinate responses with appropriate members of the legal team

Assist attorneys with litigation-related tasks such as document production

Assist with the creation of intercompany agreements , including the preparation of schedules and exhibits

Organization of meetings and conference calls , and supporting the legal team in the preparation of related documents and presentations

Attend, keep minutes , and assist with the preparation of agendas for certain meetings involving major projects

Assist with legal research and analysis

Assist with management of legal team databases and document management systems, including data entry and retrieval

Provide administrative support for trademarks

Manage calendars, schedules, and contacts

Arrange travel itineraries including airfare and hotel accommodation, manage Visa applications, and process travel and other expenses

Drafting and finishing of advanced Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets

Manage standard form / model legal documentation and department training , and research materials

General clerical duties to include , but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing , and filing

Manage departmental office supplies

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Six or more years' previous legal or high-level professional admin experience, preferably in an international company

Strong organization skills and excellent time management

Corporate governance experience or exposure preferred

Corporate governance professional certification is a plus

Excellent attention to detail , project management , and a high level of accuracy

Collaborative team player

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Professional verbal and written communication skillswith the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

High level of integrity and strong professional ethics

Familiarity with Workiva, Freshdesk, SharePoint , iManage, and Xflow is a plus

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes the benefit offerings listed below :

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match and contribution

Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

Multiple Life insurance options

Disability coverage

Tuition Assistance

Voluntary benefits : Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Family-friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

An array of Employee Social Networks

US Annualized Base Salary Range : $70,000 - $85,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

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