Paralegal

Join Solar Turbines!

Solar Turbines, an international company established in 1927 in California, USA, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines. It was acquired by Caterpillar in 1981. We have a rich history of supplying cutting-edge products and providing world-class support to our customers in 98 different countries. Behind more than 90 years of tradition and good reputation stand generations of our employees. At the moment Solar Turbines employs more than 8500 people around the globe. Thanks to their know-how, skills and determination we are successful in business to this day. At Solar Turbines we value everyone who decides to become a part of our unique and diverse world-wide team and want each and every employee to be successful. In the Czech Republic, we have developed since 2010 a high-tech over-haul operations center in Žatec, testing center in Žebrák and an administrative office in Prague. However, we are still looking for other colleagues, who would like to participate in our unique projects. Are you the right person?

What will be your task at this position?

Corporate paralegal position assisting corporate attorneys with legal tasks and activities to support and protect the organization.

• Under the supervision of the Corporate Legal Manager, you will contribute to the daily management of the legal responsibilities of various Solar Turbines legal entities in EAME.

• You will manage the corporate housekeeping process: supervising and carrying out all corporate housekeeping for Solar Turbines legal entities in EAME, including attending board and general meetings and drafting the minutes, drafting special reports, managing powers of attorney and deadlines, and administrative follow-up; coordinating with the various departments (accounting and tax); coordinating with the auditors; coordinating with local advisers for foreign entities
• You will manage the corporate governance databases and various organizational charts and ensure that they are up to date
• You will be involved in setting up companies and internal reorganizations: drafting all the documents required for setting up new companies and for special operations (mergers, demergers, contributions, etc.); coordinating relations with notaries and auditors, etc.
• You will also manage administrative follow-up, including publications in the Official Gazettes in the local jurisdictions where Solar Turbines has legal entities and other registers such as but not limited to the UBO register, etc.

What do we expect from a suitable candidate?

• Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent Experience as a paralegal in corporate law or in a similar role

• Affinity with corporate law in various jurisdictions
• Familiar with legal and administrative procedures
• Strong organization, administrative and coordinating skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of practices and policies governing disclosure of information about the organization, its business activities, and employees; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information.
• Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Czech & English, with French or any other language as an advantage
• Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Czech & English, with French or any other language as an advantage
• Computer/ system skills/ MS Office

What is Solar Turbines offering to you?

• We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
• Excellent professional growth and career opportunities in an international environment of a worldwide leader in a very exciting and growing sector of industry
• Fair and friendly atmosphere
• Interesting remuneration package - at Solar we share our achievements with all employees
• Corporate bonus paid once a year
• Performance bonus paid twice a year
• 5 weeks holiday
• Meal allowance
• Cafeteria system 15000 points per year
• Multisport card
• Company parking place for employees
• Employee canteen at the workplace
• Excellent coffee for free
• Pension or life insurance up to 24 000 CZ/per year
• Language trainings provided by company
• Extra pay for weekend and night work beyond the legislation
• Company events
• Home office
• Salary grade dependent on the candidate's experience.
• This position may be eligible for a Relocation Allowance, where applicable