Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support the Corporate Legal Team. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of time management, technology acumen and interpersonal skills to help drive the effectiveness of the Legal Department.
Key Responsibilities:
Documentation Development, Support and Management
- Prepare, format and proofread presentations and reports
- Coordinate and monitor cross-functional document collection for board meetings
- Organize files and manage the Legal Team’s SharePoint document repository
- Draft routine correspondence
- Process incoming mail and route appropriately
- Enter and update contract and matter information in the department's contract systems and matter management systems; generate reports as requested
- Route documents for signature and track execution status
- Coordinate and support onboarding of new legal team members
Department Technology Administration
- Serve as the primary point of contact for adding and removing access to Legal Department technology
- Troubleshoot user issues
- Support implementation of and enhancements to Legal Department technology
Meeting, Calendar and Travel Support
- Coordinate internal and external meetings involving Legal team members
- Manage calendars and book travel for Legal leadership
- Coordinate logistics, prepare agendas, assemble decks, presentation and handouts, and order supplies for legal team meetings
- Process expense reports
Subpoena & Legal Request Coordination
- Under the supervision of an attorney, intake subpoenas and coordinate responses with business stakeholders
- Monitor and triage Legal Team group mailbox and matter intake systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
- Update matter management, tracking systems
Intranet Support
- Manage Legal Department content that appears on the Company intranet including the Legal Hub and the Corporate Policy Library, ensuring that the content stays up-to-date, accessible and relevant
General Department Operations Support
- Additional duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the Legal Department
Qualifications
- Associates' Degree or equivalent in relevant area; Bachelor's preferred; Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
- 3+ years administrative support experience, preferably in a legal department or law firm
- Experience supporting legal or compliance teams strongly preferred
- Experience with legal technology platforms including e-billing and contract lifecycle management systems preferred.
- Familiar with Power BI, DocuSign or similar e-signature platform, e-billing or matter management systems, contract lifecycle systems strongly preferred.
- Notary or willingness to become a notaryStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Pro
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Skills Required
- Associates Degree or equivalent (experience in lieu of degree considered)
- 3+ years administrative support experience, preferably in a legal department or law firm
- Notary or willingness to become a notary
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Pro
- Experience with legal technology platforms including e-billing and contract lifecycle management systems
- Familiarity with Power BI, DocuSign or similar e-signature platforms, matter management systems, and ServiceNow
- Experience supporting legal or compliance teams
- Bachelor's degree
Cornerstone Building Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cornerstone Building Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Cornerstone Building Brands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are emphasized, with vacation programs that recognize prior professional tenure and, in many roles, immediate usability from day one. This accessibility to time off elevates the overall value of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is consistently presented as a strong component of total rewards. This support for retirement savings complements base pay across roles.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day for most full‑time employees, alongside EAP, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and training resources. The breadth and immediacy of eligibility are positioned as key strengths.
Cornerstone Building Brands Insights
What We Do
Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play. DISCLAIMER Cornerstone Building Brands’ social media channels share information about our company, our products and our people. We welcome commentary expressing all points of view – positive and negative – but reserve the right to remove posts that are off-topic, offensive, promotional or illegal or contain inappropriate language, hate speech, proprietary information, personal data or personal attacks.
