Rust-Oleum is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of protective paints, coatings, cleaners, and related products for consumer, commercial and industrial use. Our innovative products, entrepreneurial approach to product development and marketing keep customers looking to us for help not only with their DIY projects but also solutions to large scale commercial and industrial projects.

As a paralegal with Rust-Oleum, you'll be responsible for supporting the RPM Consumer Group legal team located at our Corporate Headquarters in Vernon Hills, IL, as well as the team at DAP Global Inc. located in Baltimore, MD.

This is an individual contributor role within a small legal team that provides comprehensive legal support to a growing business with an international presence. The position reports to the VP and General Counsel for the RPM Consumer Group and is based in Vernon Hills, IL.

What you will be doing:

• Work with internal and external counsel and business teams to handle day-to-day legal matters and inquiries.
• Assist with the preparation/review of various types of contracts on behalf of Consumer Group business units, including non-disclosure agreements, contract manufacturing, supply agreements, equipment leases, and other contracts in support of business strategies and obligations .
• Assign incoming contract matters based on business, volume, priority, complexity and subject matter.
• Liaise with business partners to answer questions about processes, matter status and other legal inquiries.
• Support case management of litigation and other types of disputes, primarily assisting with discovery.
• Maintain corporate contract management process. Provide reminders to associates and ensure completion of tasks by due dates as docketed.
• Assist with brand protection and other intellectual property matters including trademark and patent evaluation, prosecution and clearance.
• Obtain appropriate legalization from governmental entities for foreign documents.
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies; Post-Baccalaureate paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies
• 2-4 years as a Paralegal in a corporate or law firm environment
• The ability to prioritize daily activity in a fast paced, evolving environment where you will work with multiple tasks and businesses.
• Initiative and willingness to learn, along with being comfortable with a variety of work.
• The ability to build cross functional relationships and trust through responsive service to multiple internal customers.
• Work independently or within a team and collaborate with all legal department team members, as well as RPM company legal teams, when necessary.
• Proficient in standard office software such as Microsoft 365 suite.
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to follow through with commitments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally within a corporate environment.

What you can expect:

• Be part of a legal team that supports a $2B Consumer Group within a Fortune 500 company.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• M edical, dental, life and vision insurance, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, pension plan and company-matched 401(k).
• Hybrid work week (3 days in office/2 days remote)

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

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Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.

The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world’s first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we’ve perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 3000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.