Paralegal

Job Description:

About Ribbon (Nasdaq: RBBN)

Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical transport solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, is looking for a talented, detail-oriented, paralegal to join our in-house legal team.  In this role, based at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, you will have the opportunity to interact with a broad cross section of the company, including sales, product, HR, and finance teams as well as executives within the organization. You will have the opportunity to operate in an excellent team environment to help Ribbon continue executing on its global growth plans.    

Position Title: Paralegal

Location: Plano, TX

Position Summary:

• Working directly with attorneys and paralegals to provide support and assist with a variety of corporate matters.
• Receiving and processing delegated, assigned internal legal requests and assisting in reviewing, revising, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to complete requests.
• Coordinating global subsidiary compliance.
• Assisting in drafting and editing corporate governance documents such as internal policies, company agreements, shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, and annual reports.
• Assisting in drafting, negotiation, checklist management, and execution of complex multi-document transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, real estate etc.
• Coordinating and assisting in responding to inquiries from government agencies and other parties.
• Performing research on statutes, case law, authoritative guidance, and other legal resources to assist in the in-house legal team in all aspects of the company’s business.
• Maintaining claims and litigation files and coordinating discovery and subpoena responses.
• Maintaining tracking/logs for internal legal requests, indemnification claims, litigation, subpoenas and other miscellaneous matters.
• Providing support related to the maintenance and management of the company’s intellectual property.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum five to six (5-6) years of paralegal experience in a corporate environment.
• Some college courses in business, management, pre-law or related fields or experience.
• Related experience in a global operation preferred.
• Must have and maintain an ABA-approved Paralegal Certification.
• Technically proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point, and Westlaw/Lexis research.
• Strong ability to focus on details, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Please Note:

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.'

US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.