Senior Corporate Governance Paralegal

Job Description
Position Type :
Full time Type Of Hire :
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :
Associate's Degree Travel Percentage :
5 - 10%
Job Description
Every day, our teams innovate across the world of finance. We collaborate to work smarter, while making a difference. We believe in diversity and inclusivity, giving a voice to everyone on the team. And we celebrate our success together. If you want to make an impact in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?
About the role:
As a Senior Corporate Governance Paralegal, you will provide confidential paralegal and administrative functions to the Corporate Secretary, Chief Legal Officer, and senior management legal executives; produce and manage a variety of corporate governance documents; manage legal documentation, including corporate organizational documents such as corporate charters, bylaws and meeting minutes; set up and maintain office filing systems for transactions and companies; foster business development through service excellence.
What you will be doing:
Work under the direction of the Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Officer to manage and assist with corporate governance matters, such as creating and managing certificates of incorporation, certificates of formation and other organizational documents, as well as bylaws and minutes for operating corporate entities.
Maintain corporate records and assist with the preparation of certifications and other legal materials relating to corporations and other corporate entities; assist with preparing and coordinating diligence materials; administering the distribution of legal documents and materials.
Provide support for other activities of the Corporate Secretary including securities and public company filings and other required filings.
The position interacts frequently with members of the company’s executive leadership team.
Make high-level contacts of a sensitive, complex and highly confidential nature inside and outside the company.
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors, use of initiative and independent judgment.
Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Edits typed material for grammar, punctuation, clarity and sentence structure.
Distributes typed material to appropriate parties, e.g., executives, clients, attorneys, etc. and revises as directed.
Composes memos and correspondence from brief verbal instructions.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience (paralegal and/or ICSA certification preferred).
4 or more years of work experience in a legal or regulatory environment requiring research and preparation of documentation, reports and summaries.    Knowledge of document preparation, particularly corporate organizational documents such as certificates of formation and corporate charters, bylaws and minutes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software applications
Knowledge of legal and/or regulatory research techniques and tools
Understanding of technical legal terminology
Ability to write legal/regulatory documents, summaries and other correspondence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature
Effective time management skills
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
Flexible and creative work environment
Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
Professional and personal development resources
Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
Competitive salary and benefits
FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $40.73 - $68.42 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Privacy Statement
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EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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