Corporate Governance Paralegal

Corporate Governance Paralegal Overview

• The Corporate Governance Paralegal will support the client’s global corporate governance program and provide legal guidance on governance matters.
• Collaborate with senior legal team members to ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining corporate governance documentation, including resolutions, minutes, and certificates.
• Coordinate with external service providers to obtain required corporate records and certifications.
• Support entity formations, dissolutions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Prepare and maintain powers of attorney, officer appointments, and related documentation.
• Provide legal support for subsidiary governance and compliance matters, including audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate across departments on governance-related initiatives and special projects.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance policies and procedures.

Corporate Governance Paralegal Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documentation, including resolutions, minutes, and certificates.
• Coordinate with external service providers to obtain required corporate records and certifications.
• Assist in entity formations, dissolutions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Support subsidiary governance and compliance matters, including audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Prepare and maintain powers of attorney, officer appointments, and related documentation.
• Collaborate across departments on governance-related initiatives and special projects.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and execution of board and committee meetings.
• Respond to requests for corporate governance information from auditors, regulators, and stakeholders.

Corporate Governance Paralegal Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is preferred.
• 3-7 years of corporate governance or related legal experience.
• Experience with multinational corporate structures and subsidiary governance programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and entity lifecycle management.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong judgment and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.