Senior Paralegal (Treasury/Capital Markets/Corporate Governance)

Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.  Professional Certification as a paralegal from an ABA program.

Sponsorship: No

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  

Learn more about Nissan’s future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ3GVA1QRw

We are currently looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our team in Franklin, TN!

Job Summary

Provide support to the Nissan North America (NNA) Legal Department, its Treasury counsel and the Treasury function on complex financial transactions.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide sophisticated, timely, and accurate administrative support to enable the Legal Department to provide high quality legal advice to the Company on Treasury related matters.

• Perform due diligence in connection with Treasury transactions and ongoing compliance.

• Prepare and deliver certificates and opinions for compliance with Treasury transactions delivered on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis for Treasury transactions.

• Review legal documents to identify compliance obligations, prepare required compliance certificates and opinions, and obtain appropriate signatures. 

• Interface with Financial Reporting to distribute NMAC financials to recipients within deal specific timeframe.

• Maintain and update SharePoint document database accessible to Treasury, outside counsel and independent auditors.

• In consultation with attorneys and Directors, coordinate and assemble all materials for all NMAC and special purpose entity Board of Directors meetings.

• Coordinate NMAC board and committee meetings and corporate governance matters, including recordkeeping.

• Occasionally make travel arrangements and reconcile expenses.

• As necessary, perform other duties in consultation with the Treasury attorney or other members of the Nissan Legal Department as may be assigned.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Knowledge and understanding of the administrative process and legal compliance risks.  Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to organize and handle high volumes of paperwork with detailed and diverse content. 

• Adaptable to change.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Deadline oriented with good time management skills.

• Good computer skills and knowledge of multiple PC applications.

• Experience with cross-functional and cross-affiliate activities and projects.

• Three or more years of related experience at a professional level.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Professional Certification as a paralegal from an ABA program.

Specific Course/Certifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. 

• Willingness to utilize computer and software programs as needed to conduct day to day activities.

  

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Senior Paralegal at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.                                                                                                                  

Be where you need to be: Feel empowered at work with our "Be where you need to be" approach to work based on your role. This offers a realistic, modern approach to work based on the expectation for the position.                                                                                   

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

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The Nissan Way sets our company way of doing things, with the values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success. Explore more here: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/LIFE_AT_NISSAN/

Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.