Senior Paralegal, Corporate Governance

Genworth•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genworth is seeking an organized, resourceful, and experienced Senior Paralegal to support corporate governance and related legal work for the company's subsidiaries, excluding Genworth Financial, Inc., Genworth Holdings, Inc., and Enact. The role has primary responsibility for preparing corporate approvals, maintaining accurate subsidiary records, and assisting with insurance holding company filings for Genworth's insurance subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be willing to learn, comfortable figuring out how to solve problems, and able to manage multiple priorities with appropriate attention to accuracy and confidentiality. The position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and is available to Virginia residents as an in-office Richmond role. A hybrid schedule is required, with in-office days Monday through Thursday and working hours targeting core business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The role prepares draft corporate governance documents for counsel's review; maintains subsidiary governance and corporate records; organizes minute books, entity information, and officer and director records; and assists with insurance holding company filings and supporting materials. It coordinates information, approvals, signatures, corporate actions, filings, and examinations with attorneys and business stakeholders; monitors recurring obligations and deadlines; maintains corporate filing systems; researches routine records and filing issues; and supports other corporate, transactional, regulatory, and legal department work. The paralegal also coordinates with other paralegals and administrative professionals and participates in Legal Department process-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of corporate paralegal, corporate governance, legal operations, or comparable experience.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and follow matters through completion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Initiative, sound judgment, and willingness to learn, investigate issues, and find practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with attorneys and business partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.
Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, or willingness and ability to learn them.
Experience using corporate, legal, document, or other filing systems, or willingness and ability to learn applicable systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or paralegal certificate.
Traditional and Electronic Notary Public Commissions.
Experience supporting insurance companies or other regulated entities.
Experience with insurance holding company filings or state insurance regulatory submissions.
Experience in an in-house corporate legal department or law firm corporate practice.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft resolutions, written consents, certificates, and other corporate governance documents for review by counsel.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current corporate records for company subsidiaries, including insurance subsidiaries, excluding Genworth Financial, Inc., Genworth Holdings, Inc., and Enact and its subsidiaries.
Organize and maintain minute books, governance records, entity information, officer and director records, and related corporate documentation.
Assist with insurance holding company filings and supporting materials, including required forms, biographical information, fingerprints, and third-party background checks.
Coordinate with attorneys, business partners, corporate officers, and other stakeholders to collect information, obtain approvals, track signatures, and complete corporate actions, filings, and examinations on time.
Monitor recurring governance obligations, filing requirements, deadlines, and follow-up items.
Use and help maintain corporate filing systems, including the legal page on the company's intranet and other tools for organizing legal and governance records.
Identify, research, and help resolve routine corporate-record and filing issues, escalating legal or material questions to counsel as appropriate.
Provide support on other corporate, transactional, regulatory, and legal department work as requested.
Coordinate with other paralegals and administrative professionals and participate in Legal Department process-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and total rewards incentives.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Multiple 401(k) savings plan options.
Auto enrollment in an employer-directed retirement account feature that is 100% employer-funded.
Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays, volunteer time off, and paid family leave.
Disability, life, and long-term care insurance.
Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and training and certification support.
Wellness support, including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources for work/life support and financial and legal management.
Caregiver and mental health support services.
Eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan; incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.