Board Specialist Paralegal (Hybrid Role)

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Hillenbrand is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Corporate Legal team as Board Specialist Paralegal. This role will report directly to our VP, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, and also work closely with the SVP, General Counsel and other in-house corporate attorneys. You will have responsibility for a variety of matters relating to our Board of Directors and its Committees, and will support associated corporate and public company governance matters. You will have the opportunity, and will be required, to work in close partnership with Hillenbrand's senior management and Board of Directors. This role is governed by our hybrid work policy, reporting to the office at Hillenbrand's global headquarters in Batesville, Indiana two days per week (or more if desired).

Work You'll Do:

• Support all Board-related matters, including:

• Board meeting organizer and intermediary coordinator for all Board-related events, including scheduling and logistics

• Primary point of communication with Board members

• Project manager for production and distribution of Board and Committee materials

• Attend in-person Board events throughout the year, which may include travel and, at times, evenings

• Administrator for BoardVantage Board portal

• Keeper of Board and Committee records and Minutes

• Support Hillenbrand's Corporate Secretary function, including:

• Drafting Board- and Committee-related materials

• Maintaining corporate governance documents

• Assisting in preparation and management of Board and Legal budgets

• Assist with other Legal team projects as needed, including:

• Research and analysis of corporate governance and other legal topics

• Identify internal process improvements as opportunities arise

• Partner with other paralegals and administrative team in supporting the broader needs of the Legal Department

Team:

You will report directly to our VP, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, and also work closely with the SVP, General Counsel and other in-house corporate attorneys.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in corporate law - either law firm or in-house legal department, in-house experience preferred

• Outstanding project management and organizational skills, including a focus on attention to detail and continuous process improvement

• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, with superior verbal and written communication skills

• Experience drafting and reviewing board materials, including memoranda and presentations, as well as other corporate governance documents

• Ability to work independently with highly sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality

• Superior word processing and document management capabilities, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, document comparison, and communication applications

• Strategic thinker who is a strong team player (no job too small or too large) and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed

• Familiarity with DocuSign, Workiva, Diligent and/or BoardVantage and other legal department management tools is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a public company

• Bachelor's degree preferred, and completion of ABA-approved paralegal program a plus

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Who we are:

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us @recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".