Disney Parks and Resorts
Paralegal Specialist
Disney Parks and Resorts, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
Job Summary:
At Disney our Paralegals are highly respected because their skills are quite simply, essential. You'd be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that oversees The Walt Disney Company's international corporate subsidiary structure. This position will be part of the transformational team working to achieve the department's strategic goals to serve our dynamic global company.
Skills/Experience:
Forming, dissolving, and maintaining domestic and international subsidiariesCorporate drafting, including resolutions, consents, certificates, charters, bylawsEntity management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities, GEMS or similar)Registered agent database (CSC Navigator or similar)Electronic records and document management
Duties:
Manage all aspects of entity maintenance, including handling of state and local filings relating to new entity formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions, name changes, conversions, mergers and DBAsManage all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consentsSupport internal clients and functional partners in the preparation of various types of corporate documentation, including shareholder and member consents, resolutions, officer certificates and production of records and reports to support regulatory and tax filings, internal and external audits, corporate transactions and treasury banking and KYC requirementsProvide guidance on DE and CA Corporations requirements, processes and procedures; manage Corporate Secretary Inbox and respond to inquiries and requests from clients and internal stakeholdersLiaise with outside counsel and registered agentsMaintain electronic corporate minute books and recordsAssist in the development, implementation and management of subsidiary governance guidelines, policies and proceduresAssist with department trainings and presentationsAssist with other corporate secretary and governance-related projects, as may be necessary from time to time
Here's what you will need to be successful in this role:
A Bachelor's Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes7+ years directly relevant corporate/subsidiary governance paralegal experienceDeep knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and Secretary of State processes, procedures and standardsExtensive operational entity management knowledge and experience, including familiarity with entity management and registered agent databasesSignificant electronic recordkeeping and document management experienceSharp written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detailAbility to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong degree of accuracy, efficiency and reliabilityAbility to work independently with internal clients and stakeholdersTeam-oriented and collaborative approach"EQ" skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you to foster cross-department collaborationA calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpectedA highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude
It would be great if you also had these skills/experiences:
Experience working in a large national law firm or in-house at a large public companyExperience managing a large volume of legal entitiesExperience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter management software (Legal Tracker)
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.#J-18808-Ljbffr
At Disney our Paralegals are highly respected because their skills are quite simply, essential. You'd be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that oversees The Walt Disney Company's international corporate subsidiary structure. This position will be part of the transformational team working to achieve the department's strategic goals to serve our dynamic global company.
Skills/Experience:
Forming, dissolving, and maintaining domestic and international subsidiariesCorporate drafting, including resolutions, consents, certificates, charters, bylawsEntity management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities, GEMS or similar)Registered agent database (CSC Navigator or similar)Electronic records and document management
Duties:
Manage all aspects of entity maintenance, including handling of state and local filings relating to new entity formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions, name changes, conversions, mergers and DBAsManage all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consentsSupport internal clients and functional partners in the preparation of various types of corporate documentation, including shareholder and member consents, resolutions, officer certificates and production of records and reports to support regulatory and tax filings, internal and external audits, corporate transactions and treasury banking and KYC requirementsProvide guidance on DE and CA Corporations requirements, processes and procedures; manage Corporate Secretary Inbox and respond to inquiries and requests from clients and internal stakeholdersLiaise with outside counsel and registered agentsMaintain electronic corporate minute books and recordsAssist in the development, implementation and management of subsidiary governance guidelines, policies and proceduresAssist with department trainings and presentationsAssist with other corporate secretary and governance-related projects, as may be necessary from time to time
Here's what you will need to be successful in this role:
A Bachelor's Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes7+ years directly relevant corporate/subsidiary governance paralegal experienceDeep knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and Secretary of State processes, procedures and standardsExtensive operational entity management knowledge and experience, including familiarity with entity management and registered agent databasesSignificant electronic recordkeeping and document management experienceSharp written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detailAbility to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong degree of accuracy, efficiency and reliabilityAbility to work independently with internal clients and stakeholdersTeam-oriented and collaborative approach"EQ" skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you to foster cross-department collaborationA calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpectedA highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude
It would be great if you also had these skills/experiences:
Experience working in a large national law firm or in-house at a large public companyExperience managing a large volume of legal entitiesExperience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter management software (Legal Tracker)
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.#J-18808-Ljbffr