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Location: New York, NY
Company: Colgate-Palmolive
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: MA - Academic Program



Job Responsibilities
I manage two global databases for the legal function. I interact with our attorneys and legal staff worldwide in keeping the information in the databases current. I prepare training documents, conduct training sessions for new legal staff and prepare reports for senior management. I maintain the secuirty of the databases as well.
Uppers
I have always enjoyed working with computers, doing analysis, preparing reports and talking with many different kinds of people. This job allows me to do all of that.
Downers
During certain times of the year I cannot take any time off because of reports that I must prepare for senior management of the Board of Directors.
Lifestyle
The work hours are good. Regular hours are 8:30 to 4:15. Summer they are 8:15 to 4:30 M-TH and 8:15 to 1:00 on Fridays. Of course when there are special projects I work later. I do not travel much, the dress code is business with business casual on Fridays. The company is very diverse and has several groups that plan social events.

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