Corporate Paralegal Apprentice

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

LG Chem is actively seeking detail-oriented and highly organized Corporate Paralegal Apprentice to join our Legal & Compliance Team. This Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal environment. This role will support the legal department in corporate governance matters, contract management, internal process development, and other legal and contract administrative matters. The idea candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time Apprenticeship based in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA.

The goal of this Apprenticeship Program is to prepare future candidates for future careers in legal services and for positions with LG Chem.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (Principal assignments include but are not limited to):

• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, and annual reports.
• Maintain corporate records and minute books for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Support the legal team in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
• Assist with compliance matters, licensing, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage legal databases and document management systems.
• Support the legal team with routine tasks including organizing files, tracking tasks, and monitoring deadlines
• Drafting initial project updates to internal and external clients, and government agencies
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Process and manage outside counsel legal invoices and other legal-related invoices.
• Handle expense reimbursements.
• General administrative support related to contracts and legal matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in or recent completion of paralegal certification from ABA-accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw) and ability to learn and navigate a variety of document management and calendaring systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate across business functions and work as part of a team.
• Notary Public Certification is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.