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Blackhawk Network · 1 day ago

Sr. Corporate Paralegal/Litigation (Hybrid - Pleasanton, CA)

US-CA-Pleasanton

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $168K/yr

8+ years exp

Blackhawk Network is a global leader in branded payment solutions, helping businesses increase revenue and engage consumers. They are seeking a Sr. Corporate Paralegal/Litigation to support their legal group in litigation, corporate governance, and SEC filings, with significant interaction with senior executives and the Board of Directors.

E-CommerceFinanceFinancial ServicesPayments

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the process of exchanging information (documents, emails, data) between parties

Managing, organizing, and reviewing vast amounts of electronic documents using sophisticated software

Preparing drafts of discovery requests (Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents) and responses for attorney review

Drafting routine legal documents, such as summonses, complaints, and motions

Managing and organizing the pleadings file (official court documents)

Coordinating and handling court e-filings, ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines

Preparing for depositions, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics

Organizing and preparing trial exhibits and trial binders

Assisting attorneys in the courtroom by managing documents and real-time information flow

Conducting research on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to the corporate dispute using databases

Assisting in preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, Section 16 Forms and other filings with the SEC and NASDAQ

Assisting with D&O questionnaires, proxy materials, and annual meeting preparation and documentation

Drafting by-laws, resolutions, consents, and corporate maintenance documents, certificates and agreements

Creating and maintaining corporate minute books for parent company and its US and foreign subsidiaries

Drafting and preparing resolutions, bylaws, and other documents related to entity formation, minutes, consents, stock certificates and related transfer documents, officer certificates and related basic corporate and commercial documents

Entity management/corporate maintenance including drafting and filing corporate charter documents, merger documents and documentation for foreign qualifications and registrations in accordance with applicable law and company policies and practices

Assisting with M&A transactions as needed

Serving as internal resource for information regarding corporate records, organizational structure, and other governance related items

Coordinating signatures, notarizations, and legalization of various legal documents

Assisting with contract tracking and maintenance

Assisting with business transactions and related due diligence

Managing routine correspondence, organization of files, and other administrative tasks

Qualification

E-DiscoveryLegal ResearchCorporate GovernanceMicrosoft ExcelParalegal CertificateCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Player

Required

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience with a minimum of 5 years experience as a paralegal with a large law firm or corporate law department

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate

Demonstrated proficiency in corporate entity formation and management, including familiarity with wide-range of applicable laws

International entity management experienced desired

Advanced Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint knowledge

Excellent reference

History of job stability

Strong communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written

Strong administrative skills and keen attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize

Enthusiastic team player, good sense of humor, proactive self-starter and eager learner

Candidate must be legally entitled to work and reside in the United States

Preferred

Proxy, Annual Meeting, Board minutes and other corporate experience is highly preferred

Stock administration experience is desired but not required

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results