Paralegal
Overview:
The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for all aspects of support for the Corporate Secretary function in the U.S., including various general corporate, corporate governance and transactional matters, as well as other assigned areas including periodic international support. Position will interact with all levels of management within the Company as well as with outside professionals. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining, supervising and administering subsidiary management database;
Intensive interaction with domestic service companies in order to ensure that documentation is drafted, executed and timely filed, including annual report filings, qualification and withdrawal documentation, name change documentation, as well as interaction with various Secretaries of State;
Drafting of materials (e.g., resolutions and supporting documentation) for Board of Directors and Shareholder meetings;
Coordinating due diligence for major projects (e.g., financings, acquisitions, and divestitures);
Regular interaction with international service companies and outside law firms in order to ensure that documentation is properly executed and filed, including review of minutes and corporate filings;
Responding to inquiries from Mallinckrodt and outside personnel regarding the above matters;
Supporting KYC inquiries;
Supporting other business functions;
Proactively monitoring lists of directors and officers;
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or similar discipline or five or more years of , including work experience.
Five or more years of experience as a corporate paralegal with specific experience or knowledge in the formation and management of corporate entities and related record keeping.
At least two years’ experience in loading, maintaining and administering a subsidiary management database.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in formation of business entities, including preparation of articles of incorporation, bylaws, organizational minutes, consents, stock certificates, filing of certificates of incorporation and registrations of foreign corporations.
Must have a strong understanding of how corporations work, including ownership, officers and directors and subsidiary structure.
Ability to respond to outside counsel requests for information and to coordinate internal processes.
Ability to prepare and maintain corporate records and related correspondence.
General knowledge of corporate law and experience in dealing with the Corporate desks in the offices of the various Secretaries of State.
Ability to work with Tax Department to qualify and withdraw registrations from states and to make annual report and franchise tax filings which may also include tax clearance matters.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to exercise reasonable judgement
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to perform well in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excell and a WebEx system
Supervision will vary with the nature of the task. Routine matters will require very little supervision; other matters will involve close supervision.
The ability to relate well with others and function in a team atmosphere is essential. The position will entail frequent contact with various personnel throughout the organization, including executives.
The position will require frequent contact with outside counsel, other professionals and service providers.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.