Senior Paralegal - Corporate & Marketing

• Support the Corporate Team in preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, and consents for the board of directors in an international portfolio of subsidiaries 

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of board meetings for the subsidiaries, meeting logistics, and distribution of meeting materials. 

• Maintain global subsidiary corporate governance calendars (i.e. annual/quarterly as applicable) and ensure timely filings and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Support Senior Counsel in legal entity/subsidiary management and compliance, including formation, dissolution, and ongoing maintenance of domestic and international entities 

• Organize corporate documents such as bylaws, charters, and corporate policies  

• Maintain and update entity management systems (e.g., CSC and SharePoint). 

• Coordinate with local teams (legal, finance, compliance) and external counsel as needed. 

• Support on due diligence projects internally and on diligence portals 

• Notarization and Coordination: Assist in the notarization process and coordinate with directors and officers regarding appointments and removals 

• KYC (Know Your Customer) Requests: Support the KYC process and respond to KYC requests 

• Document Execution and Mailing: Collect signatures for corporate documents and manage the mailing of documents to local legal entities 

• Legal Entity Support: Handle requests for legal entity corporate documents  

• Monitor changes in governance laws, regulations and filing requirements, and assist with policy updates and implementation 

Contracts/Litigation Support: 

• Review and analyze standard form agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements, primarily in the marketing and procurement areas 

• Assist in drafting and revising basic contract language under attorney supervision  

• Help maintain and organize contract databases and/or management systems (e.g., SharePoint, CLM platforms).  

• Support on litigation management, including document productions 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred. 

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a paralegal, with significant experience in corporate governance, subsidiary and entity management. 

• Contract review and contract management experience in a global corporation 

• Experience with contract drafting and management  

• Proficiency in corporate governance software/tools (CSC) and Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint 

• In-depth experience working on company due diligence projects internally and on external diligence portals 

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment 

• Strong initiative, self-starter, and team player 

• Ability to work in a complex and matrixed structure, partnering with stakeholders across businesses and functions  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in or with highly regulated industries (e.g., beauty, retail, consumer and financial industries a big plus) 

• Working in international companies is a huge plus 

• Litigation experience in a global corporation is a plus 

• Experience managing document production, depositions, and filings for litigation matters is a plus 

• Familiarity with legal technology platforms such as contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, e-discovery software, and AI-enabled legal research platforms is a plus 

• Notary Public certification strongly preferred 

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is a plus 

 We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative and inclusive legal team. 

 We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $115,000-130,000 base salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a wide variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). 

NOTICES  

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