Paralegal Specialist
Company: The Walt Disney Company (corporate)
Location: Burbank
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
Job Summary: Paralegal Specialist - Governance At Disney our
Paralegals are highly respected because their skills are quite
simply, essential. You'd be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced
team that oversees The Walt Disney Company's domestic corporate
subsidiary structure. This position will be part of the
transformational team working to achieve the department's strategic
goals to serve our dynamic global company.This position currently
reports to the Paralegal Manager for the Office of the Corporate
Secretary.Skills/Experience:
- Forming, dissolving and maintaining domestic and international
subsidiaries
- Corporate drafting, including resolutions, consents,
certificates, charters, bylaws
- Entity management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities, GEMS or
similar)
- Registered agent database (CSC Navigator or similar)
- Electronic records and document managementDuties:
- Manage all aspects of entity maintenance, including handling of
state and local filings relating to new entity formations, foreign
qualifications, dissolutions, name changes, conversions, mergers
and DBAs
- Manage all aspects of subsidiary governance, including
preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements),
officer and director appointments and preparation of annual
consents
- Support internal clients and functional partners in the
preparation of various types of corporate documentation, including
shareholder and member consents, resolutions, officer certificates
and production of records and reports to support regulatory and tax
filings, internal and external audits, corporate transactions and
treasury banking and KYC requirements
- Provide guidance on DE and CA Corporations requirements,
processes and procedures; manage Corporate Secretary Inbox and
respond to inquiries and requests from clients and internal
stakeholders
- Liaise with outside counsel and registered agents
- Maintain electronic corporate minute books and records
- Assist in the development, implementation and management of
subsidiary governance guidelines, policies and procedures
- Assist with department trainings and presentations
- Assist with other corporate secretary and governance-related
projects, as may be necessary from time to timeHere's what you will
need to be successful in this role:
- A Bachelor's Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by
certification or education and work experience as set forth by the
American Bar Association and/or any applicable state codes
- At least 7 years directly relevant corporate/subsidiary
governance paralegal experience
- Deep knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and
Secretary of State processes, procedures and standards
- Extensive operational entity management knowledge and
experience, including familiarity with entity management and
registered agent databases
- Significant electronic recordkeeping and document management
experience
- Sharp written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to
detail
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced
environment with a strong degree of accuracy, efficiency and
reliability
- Ability to work independently with internal clients and
stakeholders
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach
- 'EQ' skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage
people to want to work with you to foster cross-department
collaboration
- A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
- A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do
attitudeIt would be great if you also had these skills/experiences:
- Experience working in a large national law firm or in-house at
a large public company
- Experience managing a large volume of legal entities
- Experience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter
management software (Legal Tracker)
The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is
$103,500 to $138,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will
take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on
the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills,
and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term
incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation
package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial,
and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position
offered.by Jobble
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company (corporate), Burbank , Paralegal Specialist, Accounting, Auditing , Burbank, California
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