Corporate Governance Sr. Manager

Blackhawk Network

21h•Remote

About The Position

BHN's Legal Department has an opening for a Corporate Governance Sr. Manager who will report to the Vice President, Legal. This position is primarily focused on global corporate organization and governance and periodic support for mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will (i) oversee domestic corporate formation and maintenance, including managing a database of corporate information, both domestic and international; (ii) provide support for international corporate maintenance in over 20 countries; (iii) manage diligence in connection with acquisitions, mergers, and financings; and (iv) engage in a variety of corporate-related activities. The position is a balance of short-term tasks and mid-term projects, including process design and refinement. Attorney candidates will not be considered. The position requires an independent, flexible candidate, who can anticipate needs, work under pressure and handle highly confidential information with discretion. Initiative, organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with - and sometimes drive - cross-functional teams. If you are a responsible, proactive professional who can handle ever-changing priorities and you possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, team-player attitude, including a sense of humor, we are looking for you!

Requirements

Team player with a “can do” attitude and sense of humor
Detail-oriented with an intense focus on accuracy
Proven problem-solver who takes the initiative to bring projects to completion
Able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Confidentiality, discretion and integrity required
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional demeanor, especially under time pressure
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Comfortable interacting at all levels within the company, e.g., board and senior management, as well as finance, accounting, tax, investor relations and human resources personnel
Ability to quickly master new roles and responsibilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
BA + Paralegal Certificate 8+ yrs exp, or BA +5 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience of which 3 years of law firm and/or in-house experience required
Candidates who have successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.
Embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact.

Nice To Haves

Experience with corporate databases and board portals preferred
Experience working with consumer financial laws or highly regulated entities preferred
Public company securities compliance an asset
Licensed notary a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain global corporate governance calendar.
Entity management/corporate maintenance including drafting and filing corporate charter documents, merger documents and documentation for foreign qualifications and registrations in accordance with applicable law and company policies and practices.
Support for board and committee meetings, including drafting minutes and organizing meeting materials, for multiple entities across several jurisdictions
Maintain minute books
Maintain corporate database for multiple domestic and international corporations
Draft resolutions, bylaws, and other documents related to entity formation, minutes, consents, stock certificates and related transfer documents, officer certificates and related basic corporate and commercial documents;
Respond to data requests from attorneys, internal business and external partners
Support corporate transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions and financings) and related due diligence
Support credit agreement compliance, including periodic drafting of corporate agreements (e.g., guarantys, letters of credit, corporate certifications)
Frequent interaction with attorneys, clients and salespeople
Other duties as assigned.