COMPANY OVERVIEW

Artisan Design Group – or ADG – is a leading supply chain partner to homebuilders throughout the United States. Over 3,000 ADG employees operating out of 135 facilities in 25 states provide a full range of design, procurement and installation services along with products from the top manufacturers of flooring, cabinets and countertops. Formed in 2016 by the merging of two industry leaders, ADG then acquired over 20 additional companies – each a leader in the geography it serves. We are the premier interior finishings organization in the United States. Our expansive trajectory has been rapid, and we continue to experience explosive growth, thanks to our dedication to high quality work. 

JOB SUMMARY 

This is an in-house role supporting the Chief Legal Officer.  We ae looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, highly organized paralegal to join our company.   This position would work within all divisions of our company and across a range of issues, including governance, compliance, business dealings, M&A, HR and litigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage corporate records; assist in drafting and management of Board Materials and other corporate matters. 
• Work with CT Corp on managing and maintaining contractor’s licensing, business registrations and other corporate filings. 
• Assist field in managing state specific contractor’s licensing. 
• Assist in preparation and review of commercial contracts, leases, supply and purchase agreements.  and information requests.
• Assist with nationwide-litigation management and organization. 
• Liaison with field on various legal issues, including m&A,real estate, human resources, regulatory and intellectual property matters as needed.
• Management of invoices from outside counsel and service providers.
• Undertaking other duties reasonable and consistent with the position and as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws.  Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Corporate paralegal experience.
• Capable of working independently
• Strong focus on organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at computer monitor for long periods throughout the day.
• Must possess the ability to stand for long periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions
• Office environment
• May have to meet tight deadlines

OUR BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching

Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need an accommodation, please email Accommodations@adgus.com. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed