The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a new team member who strives for excellence and brings positive energy, commitment, and a “can-do” attitude to work every day. We value teamwork and celebrate our successes as a team and will value your contribution!

Added Benefits for choosing The Fresh Market Team:

Team Member discount up to 30%Health, Dental, & Vision insurance available for individual, spouse, partner, and family.401K contribution and match for part-time and full-time team membersPersonal time off and additional time off purchase plans are availableAND much more!

About the Position:

The Fresh Market currently has an opening for a Corporate Paralegal in our Store Support Center (099). As a Corporate Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing paraprofessional support directly to all internal attorneys in the various areas listed below under the supervision of the company’s General Counsel.  The Corporate Paralegal will also engage with the executive management team, internal business units, store employees, government agencies, and third-party consultants on a regular basis. The position will be hybrid, requiring approximately three (3) days in the office with the ability to work remotely otherwise.

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What You'll Do:

Providing paraprofessional support to the Legal Department in the following areas:

Contracts:Prepare, review, and negotiate routine documents, agreements, and amendmentsOversee and update the contracts database systemManage templates, filing agreements, and track renewal dates and deadlines.Employment:Coordinate subpoena responses and information requests with attorneysStay abreast of employment law changes and advise on necessary adjustmentsProvide support to internal and external attorneys with administrative agency chargesLitigation:Oversee the discovery process for litigation with internal and external attorneysMaintain intake and status logs for litigation and external mattersManage litigation holds and related logsReal Estate:Draft real estate and corporate documents using templatesAssist with title and other due diligence mattersCoordinate execution and recordation of commercial real estate documentsTrademarks:Review and assess new marks, slogans, and potential infringement claimsMaintain files on trademark disputes and manage trademark logsTrack trademark maintenance and filing deadlinesOther Matters:Conduct research used to resolve questions of internal attorneys or company clientsUse, develop and update templates commonly needed by internal company clientsCode, manage and track legal invoicesPerform routine administrative duties such as mailings, photocopying/scanning, proofreading and maintaining legal department filesMake appropriate regulatory filings and communicate with local and state regulators Support the preparation of corporate documents, ensure regulatory compliance, organize board meetings, and maintain corporate recordsQualifications:

At a minimum, you will need:

Paralegal certification/associate’s degree5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally with consumer-facing employersExperience in employment law, contract review/drafting, and litigationHighly organized, deadline-focused, and detail-orientedStrong written and verbal communication skillsProactive, problem-solver, and flexible team playerAbility to multitask and work independently under pressureAbility to maintain strict confidentiality of internal and personnel informationProficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new software

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Consistent with applicable laws, TFM will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to TFM. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, uniformed service, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

The statements in this job description are provided to describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role. While these statements include the essential functions of the job, they are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. As we work as a team, there may be times team members are needed to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities based on business needs.