Senior Corporate Paralegal

The role

The Senior Corporate Paralegal will provide high-level support to the Chief Legal Officer and the Global Legal & Compliance team. This role involves supporting corporate governance, stock plan administration, corporate transactions, and litigation tracking.

What you will do

• Support corporate governance activities including maintaining corporate records and minute books
• Manage subsidiaries and prepare for board meetings
• Draft resolutions and consents and maintain compliance-related documents
• Maintain qualifications, registered agent relationships, and annual report filings
• Update organizational charts using corporate services provider software
• Assist with project management, deadline management, and annual policy review
• Support stock plan administration, equity issuances, and repurchases
• Support counsel with corporate transactions including acquisitions and restructuring
• Track litigation matters and manage subpoena compliance
• Assist with preparation and filing of FINRA, LDA, and FARA registrations and reports

Required qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 law firm and/or a Fortune 1000 corporate legal department
• Extensive experience in general corporate support
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards
• Demonstrated understanding of discretion and handling confidential matters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong understanding of corporate law principles and legal research tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes

Nice to have

• Graduate degree
• Paralegal certificate
• Notary license
• Experience with a global firm

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• AD&D plans
• 401(k) with company matching contribution
• Technology reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off

About the company

FGS Global is a global communications and public affairs consultancy with approximately 1,600 professionals. The firm advises CEOs, boards, and leadership teams across strategic and financial communications, policy, and crisis management.