Gowan Company ยท 3 hours ago
Paralegal
Greater Yuma, AZ Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGowan Company is a private, family-owned agricultural company with global operations based in Yuma, AZ. They are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced In-House Paralegal to provide direct support to the General Counsel and manage commercial legal matters, including contract management and corporate governance.
AgricultureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Researches commercial and other legal questions
Prepares legal recommendations and memoranda
Prepares and proofs legal documents such as contracts, corporate resolutions, and regulatory filings for use by attorneys
Summarizes contract terms, due diligence materials, and transaction documents to assist attorneys with deal management
Participates with attorneys in transaction preparation and closing coordination
Coordinates and monitors assigned legal projects
Manages contract execution and delivery processes
Coordinates activities with external counsel, vendors, and business units
Prepares and assembles due diligence requests and responses
Maintains, tracks, and updates corporate legal information and contract databases
Acts as liaison for General Counsel to business units, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and vendors
Provides a wide range of corporate legal support and administrative duties
Qualification
Required
Detail-oriented and experienced In-House Paralegal
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Experience supporting in-house corporate legal functions including commercial agreements and transactions
Experience with corporate governance matters
Experience with document management
Researches commercial and other legal questions
Prepares legal recommendations and memoranda
Prepares and proofs legal documents such as contracts, corporate resolutions, and regulatory filings for use by attorneys
Summarizes contract terms, due diligence materials, and transaction documents to assist attorneys with deal management
Participates with attorneys in transaction preparation and closing coordination
Coordinates and monitors assigned legal projects
Manages contract execution and delivery processes
Coordinates activities with external counsel, vendors, and business units
Prepares and assembles due diligence requests and responses
Maintains, tracks, and updates corporate legal information and contract databases
Acts as liaison for General Counsel to business units, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and vendors
Provides a wide range of corporate legal support and administrative duties
Knowledge of legal research techniques, legal terminology, and corporate governance practices
Contract drafting and review principles
Document retention and records management
Personal computers utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office and contract management systems
Skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting laws, regulations, and contractual provisions
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with business stakeholders, external counsel, and vendors
Drafting and completing accurate contracts, corporate documents, and business correspondence
Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions
Assessing and prioritizing multiple transactions, projects and business demands
Ability to analyze, understand, interpret and manage legal projects effectively
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Read, write, research and produce legal and business data
Use modern office equipment, legal databases, and contract management systems
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and legal information
Work independently with minimal supervision while supporting complex corporate legal matters
Minimal travel required
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
Standard office environment with occasional deadline pressure during transactions
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information with discretion
Preferred
Paralegal Certification and/or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or closely related field
Two (2) years of corporate or commercial legal office experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
Gowan Company
Gowan Company is a company supplying crop protection products for specialty sectors include trees, vines, vegetables.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christina Economou
Chief Financial Officer
Mauricio Manjarrez
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-13
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