Corporate Governance Paralegal

Overview

This role involves managing company secretarial and corporate governance matters for a growing portfolio of licensed entities worldwide within a global fintech organization. The position is based in Seattle and requires ensuring compliance, governance, and support for the entity structure to facilitate ambitious expansion plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage company secretarial duties for licensed entities across multiple regions, including incorporation, restructuring, capital injections, and winding down entities.
• Handle statutory and regulatory filings across jurisdictions.
• Organize and facilitate board, committee, and general meetings, including preparing agendas, resolutions, minutes, and presentation materials.
• Track follow-ups and action items from meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers, board books, minute books, and corporate records for all group entities.
• Support equity administration such as Options/RSU and shareholder-related matters in collaboration with People & Talent and Corporate Development teams.
• Ensure compliance with licensing conditions, regulatory obligations, and internal governance standards across all operating jurisdictions.
• Advise on governance best practices and improvements.
• Liaise with external company secretarial service providers, regulators, auditors, and external legal counsel to ensure smooth governance operations and timely filings.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, or related roles within financial services, fintech, or regulated industries.
• Proven experience supporting boards and senior management in global or regional corporate structures.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple time zones.
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional entities and complex group structures, including incorporation, restructuring, and statutory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, directors' duties, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of preparing clear board materials and engaging effectively with directors, regulators, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional company secretary qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in high-growth fintech, payments, or technology companies, especially with cross-border structures and licensed entities.
• Proficiency with board portal tools (e.g., Diligent) and entity management systems.
• Willingness to leverage technology to improve governance processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 - $185,000

Location

• Seattle, WA

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity.
• Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to request them.
• The employer does not request sensitive personal information or payments during recruitment.
• Official communications will come from the organization's verified email domains only.