Senior Paralegal - Corporate
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal Team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the Legal Corporate team on matters related to corporate governance, subsidiary management, board administration, and corporate transactional matters on a global level. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in U.S. corporate law and exposure to international entities and governance, experience reviewing form contracts, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a dynamic legal environment and is eager to contribute to both strategic corporate initiatives and day-to-day legal operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of experience as a paralegal, with significant experience in corporate governance, subsidiary and entity management
- Proficiency in corporate governance software/tools (CSC) and Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
- In-depth experience working on company due diligence projects internally and on external diligence portals
- Contract review and contract management experience in a global corporation
- Experience with contract drafting and management
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Strong initiative and self-starter; ability to assimilate quickly, ask the right questions
- Ability to work in a complex and matrixed structure, partnering with stakeholders across businesses and functions
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in or with highly regulated industries (e.g., beauty, retail, consumer and financial industries a big plus)
- Public company experience a big plus
- Familiarity with legal technology platforms such as contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, e-discovery software, and AI-enabled legal research platforms is a plus
- Notary Public certification strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the Corporate Team in preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, and consents for the board of directors in an international portfolio of subsidiaries
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of board meetings for international subsidiary entities, meeting logistics, and distribution of meeting materials
- Maintain global subsidiary corporate governance calendars (i.e., annual/quarterly as applicable) and ensure timely filings and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Support legal entity/subsidiary management and compliance, including formation, dissolution, and ongoing maintenance of domestic and international entities
- Organize corporate documents such as bylaws, charters, and corporate policies
- Maintain and update entity management systems (e.g., CSC and SharePoint)
- Coordinate with local teams (legal, finance, compliance) and external counsel as needed
- Support on due diligence projects internally and on diligence portals
- Assist with notarizations and coordinate with directors and officers regarding appointments and removals
- Support know-your-customer (KYC) requests
- Document Execution and Coordination – collecting signatures for corporate documents and compiling those documents
- Legal Entity Support: Handle requests for legal entity corporate documents
- Monitor changes in governance laws, regulations and filing requirements, and assist with policy updates and implementation
Benefits
- health insurance
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
