FIS · 1 week ago
Senior Corporate Governance Paralegal
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks, and capital markets. As a Senior Corporate Governance Paralegal, you will provide confidential paralegal and administrative functions to senior legal executives, manage corporate governance documents, and support M&A activities.
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Responsibilities
Work under the direction of the VP, Associate General Counsel, M&A and Subsidiary Governance and Corporate Secretary to manage and assist with corporate governance of FIS’ affiliates and M&A matters
Create and manage corporate organizational documents across the lifecycle of FIS subsidiaries; take minutes for regulated corporate entities; prepare and maintain corporate records and annual compliance filings; drafts certifications and other legal materials relating to corporations and other corporate entities; prepare and coordinate delivery of KYC/RFP materials across the enterprise; and manage projects for legal entity rationalizations
Conduct M&A diligence on corporate organizational documents for potential M&A targets and draft diligence memo with the related findings; review and negotiate NDAs in the M&A context with a playbook and escalate appropriately; lead post-closing merger integration activities for the corporate governance function and manage projects for legal entity rationalization; and provide support for M&A activities generally
Support activities of the compliance, privacy, tax, finance, treasury, accounting and sales teams, including special projects for dividends/distributions and legal entity rationalizations/reorganizations, draft intercompany agreements, etc
Maintain high levels of confidentiality with respect to sensitive and complex projects with contacts 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
Edit typed material for grammar, punctuation, clarity and sentence structure
Distribute typed material to appropriate parties, e.g., executives, clients, attorneys, etc. and revise as directed
Compose memos and correspondence from brief verbal instructions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
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 M&A due diligence and documentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Diligent, and legal software applications
Knowledge of legal and/or regulatory research techniques and tools, including Harvey and PLC
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
Attention to detail, a sense of curiosity and a desire for incremental improvement
Preferred
paralegal and/or ICSA certification
Benefits
Flexible and creative work environment
Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
Professional and personal development resources
Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
Competitive salary and benefits
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO - Ventures / FIS AutoSuite VBO/BPO Operations
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
Recent News
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