Senior Paralegal

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer?  Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration?  Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! 
Cumberland Farms is a member of the EG America family of brands. EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members.  You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer:
Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!
Position Summary: Senior Paralegal will be a paralegal on the EG America legal team who will directly support the fast-paced legal team in a broad range of matters including, but not limited to: litigation management, general corporate matters, real estate acquisitions and divestments, and legal research. The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive, “can do” attitude who will take a proactive approach to addressing issues as they arise.
Responsibilities:
1.Perform basic litigation functions such as assisting in-house attorneys and outside counsel with collection of documents related to discovery request, acting as a liaison between the legal team and internal business “clients” that they serve, as well as responding to non-party subpoenas;
2. Conduct legal research on various topics as needed by the in-house attorneys;
3. Provide support for M&A and Real Estate transactions (including initial drafting and review of Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases and Lease Amendments);
4. Assist with drafting and review of confidentiality agreements, non-disclosures, service agreements, and purchase order terms and conditions; and
5. Review process served on the Company and related entities in order to direct to the appropriate parties for handling.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree (Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration or similar)
Minimum Experience: 5+ years of progressive paralegal experience
Preferred Experience: 7+ years of corporate or in-house legal support, independent handling of legal matters (not purely administrative), exposure to contracts, familiarity to lease documents (SNDAs, Estoppels, Amendments) and real estate purchase and sale documentation. Demonstrated experience supporting multi-state operations. Coursework or training in contracts, real estate law, employment law. Previous in-house experience and particularly in the retail space.
Soft Skills: 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail required.
Must be able to work within a small team as necessary but also be self-motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be comfortable interacting with all levels of management, including executives and company directors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be a notary public
Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
Hours & Conditions: Typically, Monday-Friday, 8+ hour days.  Must be able to work in person at corporate office with potential of 1 day per week remote.
Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting/standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift items up to 10 lbs. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
$96225-$128300

At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.
Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.