Paralegal II

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Framingham, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

TJX has an opportunity for a Paralegal II to join our fast-paced, highly collaborative legal department supporting the Securities & Corporate Governance and Compensation & Benefits teams on corporate governance and compensation-related matters. The position will be responsible for supporting a wide range of legal and governance matters, including maintenance of subsidiary records, supporting Board and Committee processes, market and legal research, and ongoing and project-based work as business needs arise. This is a hybrid position which requires a minimum of 2 days per week on site at our Framingham, MA headquarters.

Requirements

3+ years of experience within a large law firm corporate practice area or in-house corporate legal team
Experience with formation and maintenance of various legal entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.)
Familiarity with general corporate governance, statutory reporting, and compliance processes
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and timelines
Comfort working in a complex, fast-paced environment, able to prioritize, follow up, and adapt to changes, delays, and multiple, shifting priorities
Thrive working in a collaborative, team environment
Solution-oriented with creative problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, proactive status updates and escalate issues as needed
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications and Adobe / PDF managers, willing to learn new technology as needed to support department needs

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate preferred
public company experience a plus
Experience with electronic Board book platforms, CounselLink a plus
Notary Public or willingness to become one

Responsibilities

Meticulous entity recordkeeping for our domestic and foreign subsidiaries in a range of jurisdictions
Drafting resolutions, minutes, certificates, authorizations and delegations for a range of legal entities
Supporting full entity lifecycle, including formations, dissolutions, and restructurings
Coordinating with outside advisors and international teams to assist with statutory and compliance requirements for our foreign entities
Supporting finance / banking documentation requests and intercompany transactions
Conducting legal and market research in compensation and governance areas
Assisting with compensation-related matters and other legal documentation and disclosure
Managing a range of legal projects, including recurring deliverables tied to governance, reporting, and compliance cycles
Responding to information requests and other matters, as needed