The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Paralegal Specialist
The Walt Disney Company (Corporate), Burbank, California, United States, 91520
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.
This position currently reports to: Vice President, Governance Counsel & Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
Skills/Experience:
Forming, dissolving, and maintaining domestic and international subsidiaries
Corporate drafting, including resolutions, consents, certificates, charters, bylaws
Entity 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 DBAs
Manage all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consents
Support 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 requirements
Provide guidance on DE and CA Corporations requirements, processes and procedures; manage Corporate Secretary Inbox and respond to inquiries and requests from clients and internal stakeholders
Liaise with outside counsel and registered agents
Maintain electronic corporate minute books and records
Assist in the development, implementation and management of subsidiary governance guidelines, policies and procedures
Assist with department trainings and presentations
Assist 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 codes
7+ years directly relevant corporate/subsidiary governance paralegal experience
Deep knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and Secretary of State processes, procedures and standards
Extensive operational entity management knowledge and experience, including familiarity with entity management and registered agent databases
Significant electronic recordkeeping and document management experience
Sharp written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong degree of accuracy, efficiency and reliability
Ability to work independently with internal clients and stakeholders
Team-oriented and collaborative approach
“EQ” skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to
want
to work with you to foster cross-department collaboration
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
A 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 company
Experience managing a large volume of legal entities
Experience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter management software (Legal Tracker)
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This position currently reports to: Vice President, Governance Counsel & Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
Skills/Experience:
Forming, dissolving, and maintaining domestic and international subsidiaries
Corporate drafting, including resolutions, consents, certificates, charters, bylaws
Entity 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 DBAs
Manage all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consents
Support 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 requirements
Provide guidance on DE and CA Corporations requirements, processes and procedures; manage Corporate Secretary Inbox and respond to inquiries and requests from clients and internal stakeholders
Liaise with outside counsel and registered agents
Maintain electronic corporate minute books and records
Assist in the development, implementation and management of subsidiary governance guidelines, policies and procedures
Assist with department trainings and presentations
Assist 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 codes
7+ years directly relevant corporate/subsidiary governance paralegal experience
Deep knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and Secretary of State processes, procedures and standards
Extensive operational entity management knowledge and experience, including familiarity with entity management and registered agent databases
Significant electronic recordkeeping and document management experience
Sharp written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong degree of accuracy, efficiency and reliability
Ability to work independently with internal clients and stakeholders
Team-oriented and collaborative approach
“EQ” skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to
want
to work with you to foster cross-department collaboration
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
A 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 company
Experience managing a large volume of legal entities
Experience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter management software (Legal Tracker)
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