Sonepar is seeking a Legal, Risk, and Compliance Analyst to work directly with the Legal and Risk team, including the company General Counsel, Associate General Counsels and Director of Risk. The ideal candidate is a polished professional with the ability to think creatively, work in a fast-paced environment, and exercise judgment and discretion with highly confidential information. Intellectual curiosity, a team mindset, strong organizational skills, and a can-do attitude are essential to this position.
Responsibilities:
Apply innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to group matters.
Manage assigned projects to completion.
Assist office of general counsel and risk with project management, department organization, and ongoing administrative and substantive tasks.
Draft documents, conduct research, prepare correspondence, and work effectively with internal and external business partners.
Coordinate files with respect to assigned contracts,real estate matters and other legal arrangements.
Manage dashboards and internal and external reporting and other databases.
Attend to corporate filings, record management and billing arrangements.
Where appropriate, assist with litigation, subpoena responses, document review, pleadings, commercial agreements, commercial contracting processes, deal flow, and transactional due diligence.
Qualifications
Two-four years of experience in roles similar to any of the following: project management, analyst, paralegal (or similar legal role), risk/compliance specialist/analyst.
Specific legal experience is not required. Applicants should have a willingness to learn and experience prioritizing tasks and managing projects.
High level verbal and written communicator.
Bachelor's degree required.
Must be able to effectively work as part of a team to achieve business goals.
Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
Must be highly organized and able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
Strong research and writing skills.
Multitasking and creating an organized environment.
Self-starter and a willingness to take on all responsibilities to get the job done.
Proven ability to assist in the movement of projects through a corporate organization.
Display strong interpersonal skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with a strong follow-through and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to prioritize competing demands.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant technology.
About Sonepar USA
Sonepar USA is an independent, family-owned company with global market leadership in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products, services, and solutions. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar USA is represented by 13 locally managed operating companies with over 700 locations nationwide. For more information, visitsoneparusa.com.
