Paralegal, Compliance & Ethics at Oracle

About the Position:

• The EMEA C&E team seeks a paralegal to support the work of the attorneys in the EMEA Compliance group. Your contribution will have a direct impact positioning the Compliance function as a key partner to our business.  The EMEA C&E team is collaborative and values continuous improvement. This role is ideally suited to a junior lawyer seeking experience in a multi-national environment and the opportunity to develop legal, organizational and communication skills while working with experienced lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures
• Support the development of training programs on various compliance topics for employees and assist in the implementation of training
• Monitor and audit C&E records and prepare updates, metrics, and reports
• Support the development and use of data analysis tools to help track the overall effectiveness of our compliance programs
• Assist with due diligence on third parties
• Assist in drafting, filing, and follow-up on compliance matters
• Coordinate and support review of compliance matters by internal and external counsel and internal subject matter experts
• Conduct research into compliance laws and regulations applicable to our operations
• Assist with the implementation of our conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Provide general administrative support to the attorneys in the Compliance Group
• Review invoices from outside counsel and other service providers
• Assist with budgeting and expense tracking

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Fluency in English, written and oral. Other languages are an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values
• Undergraduate degree from a top institution
• Outstanding level of organization
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Protect confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Detailed Description and Job Requirements

• Provides paralegal support to one of the Legal Department’s specialty practice groups.
• Drafts legal agreements, correspondence and other legal documents. Proficient in a specific area of law. Responds to legal inquiries. Performs legal research and legal filings. Other various projects as assigned.
• Duties and tasks are standard with some variation. Completes own role largely independently within defined policies and procedures. Computer proficient. Has strong management, research and organizational skills and is detail oriented. Strong written and verbal communication skills. BA/BS degree or related experience and 2 - 5 years relevant legal experience. Paralegal certificate preferred.