Corporate Paralegal - Wayne-Sanderson Farms : Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support and streamline loan and contract documentation processes related to our poultry farm live production operations. This role will serve as a one-stop resource for drafting, managing, and standardizing legal documents related to farm loan agreements and live production contracts. The position is central to managing a portfolio of over $200 million in our secured farm housing loans and maintaining close compliance and coordination with both internal stakeholders and external banks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loan Documentation (60%)
• Draft, review, and manage closing documents for farm-related loans, typically ranging up to $2 million per borrower.
• Collaborate with internal finance and legal teams, external banks, and borrowers to ensure accurate and timely loan closings.
• Maintain accurate records of all loan agreements and track deliverables and timelines.
• Serve as liaison between the company and external lenders for document processing.
• Contract Standardization and Administration (40%)
• Develop, refine, and maintain standardized contract templates for live production operations.
• Work closely with operations and legal teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Centralize and manage the repository of production contracts and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce cycle time and manual rework.
• Legal Operations Support
• Serve as the point of contact for all contract and document administration related to live production
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, lending practices, and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 years of experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or loan documentation role, preferably in:
• A law firm supporting commercial real estate or lending transactions.
• A bank supporting a loan officer or acting as a closing documentation specialist.
• A corporate legal department focused on agricultural or operations-related contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting and closing procedures.
• Familiarity with loan documentation and related compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage large volumes of documentation.
• Comfortable working on-site in Laurel and coordinating with both corporate and field personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal document management systems such as DocuSign.