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We see a world where heavy industry is transformed to be safer, more productive, and environmentally friendly through illumination. We enable industrial customers operating in demanding environments to reduce their energy costs, maintenance costs, and carbon footprint while maximizing the safety and productivity of their facilities.\nAbout the Role\nDialight is seeking a Commercial Paralegal to join the Corporate HQ Legal team whilst based out of our Farmingdale, NJ office. You will support the Legal function in managing a wide variety of legal matters including commercial contract review, contract management & administration, compliance and onboarding of third parties, labor/HR, corporate and potentially ad hoc work on corporate, governance, litigation and property matters. 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distributors and agents to screen for bribery, sanctions, slavery, corruption and other compliance risks.\nReview screening results and advise on company risk, identifying any compliance related issues or critical risks to trading.\nLiaise with internal teams cross functionally to provide feedback on process, stage gates and approvals/rejections of companies as it relates to the onboarding process.\nGeneral advice and troubleshooting on regulatory and/or compliance matters. \nHR/Labor\nSupport with preparation and review of employment related agreements, handbooks, non-compete and agreements and severance agreements\nTroubleshoot queries and provide advice on law, regulations and ad hoc queries as they relate to non-contentious and contentious labor matters.\nSupport any capability, disciplinary or performance management process, including workplace investigations.\nGathering evidence, organizing files, and managing discovery for workplace investigations or court claims.\nAd Hoc Legal 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