Paralegal II

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65940

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Role Purpose

The Paralegal will be a member of the Law Department’s Commercial & International Center of Excellence which is responsible for providing collaborative legal support for Corning’s business units to promote Corning’s global business interests while mitigating legal and business risk. This role will report to the Senior Division Counsel, Mobile Consumer Electronics with a primary focus on providing commercial legal support to Corning’s Gorilla Glass division. It is anticipated that this role will also provide support, secondary to the primary role, to the company’s Global Supply Management organization working in collaboration with the attorneys supporting that corporate function.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes standard agreement templates, distributes for review, and obtains necessary approvals and signatures.

• Review incoming agreement drafts from third parties, identify core issues, provides recommendations to counsel, and negotiates changes with third party.

• Manages contract lifecycle databases using third party applications, e.g., SalesForce, Ariba, DocuSign, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Responds to client questions and requests with input from an attorney, as required.

• Assist with training Gorilla Glass and GSM commercial organization on contract processes and issues.

Experiences/Education - Required

• 4+ years of relevant experience

• Associate’s degree/equivalent education, or equivalent work experience

• Successful track record of performance in previous work experiences

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and adjust smoothly as the situation demands.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effectively communicating legal issues in a clear and concise manner to a wide variety of audiences.

• Superior analytical skills and the ability to discuss and synthesize issues.

• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and communicates consistently so that that responsible parties are aware of the progression of matters being handled.

• Ability to collaborate and coordinate efficiently in an international, cross-functional team environment.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain trusted business relationships.

• Strong work ethic.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Bachelor’s degree/equivalent education or equivalent work experience

• Paralegal certification

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $51,494.00 - $70,805.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​ Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

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