Sr. Paralegal

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

 

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with materials for Company Board and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, resolutions, meeting minutes, and written consents.
• Support securities law compliance and SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, proxy statement, Section 16, and other public company and regulatory filings.
• Prepare, process, and maintain statutory and regulatory filings and records to maintain existence and good standing for foreign & domestic legal entities.
• Maintain minute books and corporate records for the same.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financing, and other corporate transactions, including coordination of due diligence and data rooms, project management, and assisting with closings.
• Proactively collaborate with legal department and HR, finance, tax, and treasury functions.
• Document intercompany transactions (international and domestic), such as capital contributions, distributions, share exchanges, reorganizations, and dividends.
• Lead or assist the legal team's efforts in the preparation, implementation, and refinement of forms, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other miscellaneous assignments or duties as needed, such as assisting with administrative tasks, special projects, and general corporate record housekeeping.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong commitment to ethics and integrity and an ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Prior in-house experience.
• Strong organization skills, detail orientation, ability to multi-task, and can-do attitude.
• Proficiency with Diligent or equivalent software, strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in ActiveDisclosureSM and EDGAR software.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours from time to time (e.g., on weekends in advance of Board meetings or coordinating international activities).

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: paralegal certificate preferred.
• 6+ years of experience performing the responsibilities listed above.

 

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement