Paralegal, US Legal Affairs

Paralegal

Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team with opportunities for growth in a global company.

The Role

As a Paralegal within our U.S. Legal Affairs team, you will provide critical legal support to the Legal Team and Business Units. You will be responsible for a broad range of legal and administrative tasks, including:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare default notices and correspondence to franchisees
• Draft Mutual Termination Agreements, Amendments, and related documents
• Handle incoming risk management matters for franchise stores
• Advise plaintiff's attorneys on proper defendants
• Prepare tender letters and maintain litigation logs
• Prepare resolutions and merger documents
• Coordinate filings and document requests from other departments
• Manage Certificates of Good Standing, assumed name filings, and historical document requests
• Prepare monthly reports for annual filings
• Open and close legal matters
• Investigate and resolve missing payments
• Investigate and respond to Attorney General and state agency complaints
• Retain outside counsel, request site investigations, and coordinate settlement checks
• Maintain ADA litigation log
• Research vendor status, prepare notices, and coordinate payments/releases
• Gather information and respond to nationwide subpoenas
• Review sweepstakes rules and order bonds
• Manage filings for state registrations and winner's lists
• Review NDAs and contracts; escalate to attorney review as needed
• Draft amendments and termination notices
• Review and triage privacy hotline messages
• Assist with regional contracts and miscellaneous legal matters as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a corporate or franchise environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with litigation support, contract review, and corporate filings
• Proficiency with legal management software (Legal Tracker, Laserfiche, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, etc.)
• Pension plan or stock purchase plan options
• Employee discounts and scholarship programs
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days)
• Learning and development opportunities

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.