Corporate Paralegal

Just Born, Inc . is a family-owned candy manufacturer that has been creating joyful moments for generations. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we are proud to produce iconic brands like PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Our purpose is simple: to create joyful moments and build stronger communities .

Guided by our highest ideals - to take care of each other, do the right thing, and give forward - we remain committed to our people, our consumers, our community, and the planet.

Position Summary

The Corporate Paralegal provides comprehensive support to the General Counsel across a broad range of legal and compliance activities. This role is responsible for administering contracts, coordinating legal documentation, supporting employment and labor matters, maintaining intellectual property and legal records, assisting with compliance initiatives, and serving as a key point of contact for legal process administration.

The Corporate Paralegal works closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to help ensure legal matters are organized, documented, and executed efficiently. Location: Bethlehem, PA Work Model: Hybrid schedule, typically two in office per week. As our ways of working evolve, we commit to communicating any changes clearly and with ample notice.

How You’ll Impact Results: Commercial Contracts Draft, revise, and administer routine agreements using approved templates, including confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts. Coordinate contract review, approval, execution, and retention processes with internal stakeholders and external parties.

Implement and Maintain contract management systems, repositories, and records while tracking key dates, obligations, renewals, and notice requirements. Prepare contract summaries, reports, and other supporting documentation. Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, and standard terms.

Employment Labor Support Support employment-related legal matters through document preparation, records management, and coordination of information requests. Assist with employee investigations, accommodations, policy updates, administrative agency inquiries, and outside counsel requests. Prepare draft correspondence, notices, and supporting documentation for attorney review.

Maintain confidential employment-related legal files, records, and matter tracking systems. Compliance Regulatory Support Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries for the General Counsel. Support compliance programs through administration of policies, training records, certifications, and required documentation.

Monitor regulatory deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance-related activities. Assist with audits, information requests, and the development and maintenance of compliance resources and procedures. Legal Operations Administer legal department systems, records, templates, trackers, and document retention processes.

Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on legal matters, information requests, and special projects. Support intellectual property administration activities, including maintenance of records, filings, renewals, and correspondence with outside counsel. Manage legal department invoices, budgets, spending reports, and administrative processes.

Prepare reports and metrics related to contracts, legal matters, and department activities. Support legal technology initiatives, process improvements, and other projects as assigned.