Job Description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Corporate Paralegal.

Overview : Perform general corporate housekeeping duties for multiple subsidiaries under our client’s organizational structure, including, (i) preparing and submitting State forms and applications related to corporate formations, registrations, amendments, dissolutions, mergers and/or withdrawals, (ii) preparing board resolutions for corporate actions such as mergers & acquisitions, dissolutions, elections, bonus or dividend approvals, banking transactions, amendments and share transfer approvals; (iii) coordinating the execution of board resolutions, (iv) supporting the Treasury with drafting of banking resolutions, assisting with KYC forms to set up bank accounts, and preparing consents regarding dividend declarations and capital contributions. and (v) maintaining corporate minute books, stock certificates, corporate seals and updated corporate by-laws.

Experience: The successful candidate will be able to operate independently and reflect the responsibilities below.

Location: In-office three days per week, in mid-town Manhattan.

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in team projects, organize project files, and create spreadsheets, presentations, user guides, pie graphs and organizational charts.
• Respond to e-mail requests and inquiries from various corporate departments relating to company structure, State registrations and tax or State ID numbers and board appointments.
• Create organizational charts illustrating ownership chain and legal structure for various subsidiaries.
• Prepare and notarize secretary’s certificates, proxies, power of attorney documents and affidavits and arrange for proper legalizations, upon request (e.g., apostille or consularization).
• Update corporate database system (Diligent Entities) with any directorial or officer changes such as (i) resignations, replacements or new officer elections; and (ii) adding or removing companies due to merger or corporate dissolution.
• May serve as a liaison between the legal department and external legal counsel in connection with corporate governance matters, transactions, and other projects.
• Liaise with Corporate Tax department on maintaining good corporate governance for the Company subsidiaries.
• May also collect, analyze and present and report on various types of data.

Qualifications Include:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Required to be a notary public or willing to sit for the notary exam.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across departments.

Pay Rate: $50/hr

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 238657

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