Senior Paralegal (Hybrid - NYC)
The Mom Project, New York, NY, United States
Our customer is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes a large portfolio of content and brands across television, film, and streaming and is available in over 200 countries and territories and over 45 languages. Headquartered in New York, NY with more than 30 office locations in the United States.
We are seeking a
Senior Paralegal
on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is
hybrid (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week)
in New York City (Flatiron District).
This role plays a pivotal part in managing and supporting a global tax and governance structure by overseeing corporate governance processes for executive committees across the organization.
This position leads a major initiative with global implications, establishing appropriate corporate governance frameworks, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable legal and tax regulations. The role is accountable for the effectiveness of these governance processes and the successful execution of the overall initiative. Responsibilities also include facilitating clear and effective communication among senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, tax, finance, and legal teams, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, proactive, and demonstrates strong critical and strategic thinking skills. This individual leverages legal expertise to solve complex problems, drive results, and support high‑impact governance initiatives.
Responsibilities
Provide corporate secretarial support and oversight for internal committees
Schedule and organize committee meetings, ensuring compliance with meeting frequency and documentation requirements
Attend committee meetings and serve as committee secretary
Collect and distribute meeting materials and agendas to committee members in a timely manner
Prepare, finalize, and distribute detailed meeting minutes
Collect and maintain documentation of delegated decisions, including deal memos
Maintain accurate records of committee meetings, resolutions, and decisions
Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure corporate actions align with legal and regulatory standards
Manage corporate records and ensure compliance with document retention policies
Produce documentation of committee actions for tax, legal, internal departments, or external regulators as requested
Assist with the management of U.S. subsidiaries, including maintaining corporate records and director and officer appointments
Prepare and file state registrations, qualifications, annual reports, and DBA filings
Draft corporate governance documents, including formation documents, bylaws, LLC agreements, resolutions, powers of attorney, and secretary or incumbency certificates
Coordinate with third-party corporate service providers in Canada and the Caribbean to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements
Support accounting and tax teams with entity-related documentation and governance records
Coordinate meetings and communications with senior leadership, including the CFO, the Head of Tax, Chief Legal Officer, and other executives
Skills And Qualifications
College degree required
5-7+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience as a paralegal or legal professional in a large law firm or corporate legal department
Experience supporting sophisticated corporate governance and tax compliance matters
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance principles and accountability frameworks
Experience leading the execution of approved governance and compliance plans
Strong organizational and time‑management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Experience preparing executive‑level meeting materials and taking minutes during leadership meetings
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume ownership of tasks and deliverables
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with Adobe, Zoom, DocuSign, OneDrive, and SharePoint
Familiarity with document management and meeting coordination tools
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certification
Experience with international corporate governance matters
Experience coordinating with international corporate service providers
We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record
(Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements). Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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We are seeking a
Senior Paralegal
on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is
hybrid (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week)
in New York City (Flatiron District).
This role plays a pivotal part in managing and supporting a global tax and governance structure by overseeing corporate governance processes for executive committees across the organization.
This position leads a major initiative with global implications, establishing appropriate corporate governance frameworks, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable legal and tax regulations. The role is accountable for the effectiveness of these governance processes and the successful execution of the overall initiative. Responsibilities also include facilitating clear and effective communication among senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, tax, finance, and legal teams, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, proactive, and demonstrates strong critical and strategic thinking skills. This individual leverages legal expertise to solve complex problems, drive results, and support high‑impact governance initiatives.
Responsibilities
Provide corporate secretarial support and oversight for internal committees
Schedule and organize committee meetings, ensuring compliance with meeting frequency and documentation requirements
Attend committee meetings and serve as committee secretary
Collect and distribute meeting materials and agendas to committee members in a timely manner
Prepare, finalize, and distribute detailed meeting minutes
Collect and maintain documentation of delegated decisions, including deal memos
Maintain accurate records of committee meetings, resolutions, and decisions
Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure corporate actions align with legal and regulatory standards
Manage corporate records and ensure compliance with document retention policies
Produce documentation of committee actions for tax, legal, internal departments, or external regulators as requested
Assist with the management of U.S. subsidiaries, including maintaining corporate records and director and officer appointments
Prepare and file state registrations, qualifications, annual reports, and DBA filings
Draft corporate governance documents, including formation documents, bylaws, LLC agreements, resolutions, powers of attorney, and secretary or incumbency certificates
Coordinate with third-party corporate service providers in Canada and the Caribbean to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements
Support accounting and tax teams with entity-related documentation and governance records
Coordinate meetings and communications with senior leadership, including the CFO, the Head of Tax, Chief Legal Officer, and other executives
Skills And Qualifications
College degree required
5-7+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience as a paralegal or legal professional in a large law firm or corporate legal department
Experience supporting sophisticated corporate governance and tax compliance matters
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance principles and accountability frameworks
Experience leading the execution of approved governance and compliance plans
Strong organizational and time‑management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Experience preparing executive‑level meeting materials and taking minutes during leadership meetings
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume ownership of tasks and deliverables
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with Adobe, Zoom, DocuSign, OneDrive, and SharePoint
Familiarity with document management and meeting coordination tools
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certification
Experience with international corporate governance matters
Experience coordinating with international corporate service providers
We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record
(Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements). Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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