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Corporate Paralegal Location: On-site downtown St. Paul, MN Opportunity Overview Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the worlds best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North Americas most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate lifes sweetest moments! Dessert Holdings is looking for aCorporate Paralegalto support our legal team. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in legal document management, corporate filings, and compliance. You will work closely with the General Counsel and other stakeholders to ensure our legal processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the companys objectives. Key Responsibilities and Contributions: Draft and assist in the preparation of legal documents, contracts, policies, and agreements across various jurisdictions. Organize and maintain legal documents, contracts, approvals, and files in a global contract management system (e.g., DocuSign, Lexion). Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timely approval of legal documents, coordinating with third parties, external counsel, and internal stakeholders as necessary. Proactively identify and implement legal and compliance process improvements, ensuring they align with current regulatory standards. Oversee contract management systems and ensure corporate filings are up-to-date and compliant with local, federal, and international requirements. Ensure that all regulatory and business licenses are current and assist in regulatory filings where necessary. Preserve corporate records, board minutes, and related documentation in compliance with legal requirements. Support ESG compliance efforts as required. Perform thorough legal research on statutes, case law, regulations, and industry-specific requirements. Prepare and present legal briefs, memos, and correspondence, providing strategic recommendations when applicable. Collaborate with the General Counsel, other departments, external counsel, and other stakeholders to streamline communication, ensuring clear and efficient legal operations. Escalate potential legal or compliance issues to the General Counsel in a timely manner. Optimize current policies and processes to align with company values and long-term goals. Support the development and implementation of strategic legal initiatives and compliance programs. Safeguard confidential information with the highest level of discretion. Manage administrative tasks, including document handling, office organization, and project management support. Qualifications: Paralegal certification is required, with 3+ years of experience in a corporate or law firm setting. Bachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred. Strong familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and documentation, particularly in a corporate environment. Experience in contract review and management, corporate filings, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in legal document management, contract management software, and Microsoft Office. Ability to work effectively with a keen attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Understanding of legal and regulatory issues impacting the food manufacturing or other highly regulated industries is a significant advantage. A collaborative, agile team player with strong communication skills. High ethical standards, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion. Capable of working independently, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and implement process improvements. Eager to learn and take on tasks outside of current expertise. About Dessert Holdings Dessert Holdings is North Americas fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawlers Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Diannes Fine Desserts, and Kennys Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities. EEO Statement Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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