Overview
This role supports the organization’s global legal function by owning corporate governance and entity compliance across a worldwide subsidiary structure. The Senior Corporate Paralegal will partner with stakeholders across regions, support board and governance activities, and help maintain high standards of regulatory and compliance excellence.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position is responsible for corporate records, global entity management, anti-corruption and trade compliance support, and KYC/UBO due diligence assistance.
Responsibilities
Global Entity Management
- Manage the lifecycle of domestic and international subsidiaries, including formations, dissolutions, mergers, redomiciliations, and organizational restructurings, in partnership with Finance, Tax, and outside counsel.
- Maintain good standing across all entities, including annual filings, foreign qualifications, registered agent and agent-for-service-of-process records, and local statutory requirements in each jurisdiction.
- Track and manage director and officer appointments, resignations, and signatory authority changes across the global entity portfolio.
Corporate Records and Governance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, minute books, organizational charts, and entity databases for all entities worldwide.
- Draft and manage corporate governance documents, including resolutions, written consents, certificates of incumbency, and secretary’s certificates.
- Build and maintain systems and trackers for entity obligations, approvals, and compliance deadlines, and drive continuous improvement of governance processes and tools.
Regulatory and Anti-Corruption Compliance (FCPA/OFAC)
- Support legal and compliance teams in administering anti-corruption and trade compliance programs, including FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and OFAC sanctions screening.
- Assist with third-party due diligence, compliance certifications, and recordkeeping related to anti-bribery and export/sanctions compliance requirements across global operations.
- Coordinate compliance training logistics and maintain documentation supporting the compliance program.
KYC and Due Diligence Support
- Respond to and manage incoming Know Your Customer (KYC), Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO), and related due diligence requests from banks, financial partners, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Compile and maintain entity ownership, formation, and governance documentation needed to support KYC and beneficial ownership disclosures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance, Tax, People Operations, and business stakeholders across regions to support corporate projects, financings, and other strategic initiatives.
- Support special projects and diligence coordination for M&A, financing, and integration matters as needed.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of corporate paralegal experience, including substantial in-house experience at a multinational, private technology or software company; law firm experience supporting global corporate clients also considered.
- Demonstrated experience managing entity governance and compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.
- Working knowledge of FCPA, OFAC sanctions regimes, and related anti-corruption/trade compliance frameworks.
- Experience handling KYC, UBO, and related due diligence requests.
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred) strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through on multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment and discretion to handle confidential board- and shareholder-level information.
- Proficiency with entity management and document management systems (e.g., Diligent, Blueprint, or similar), board portals, and Microsoft/Google office suites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior exposure to export controls, trade sanctions, or regulated-industry compliance programs.
- Notary Public license (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience supporting cross-border transactions, financings, or post-acquisition integrations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $175K - $200K
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