Corporate Legal & Governance Specialist

Adidas; Buenos Aires; Híbrido; ARS 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading sportswear company is seeking a professional in Buenos Aires to manage legal entity governance and regulatory compliance. The role includes facilitating business registrations, overseeing corporate documentation, and ensuring compliance with state laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in a global firm. Strong communication skills in English and a solid understanding of multiple jurisdictions are essential for success in this position. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in a global firm focusing on legal entity governance.
• Experience working in multinational corporations.
• Ability to support payroll matters and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate and manage business registrations with the Secretary of State.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and state legal requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate documentation.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills in English

Proven experience in corporate law

Strong understanding of legal requirements

Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional environments

Proficiency in managing vendor relationships

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

About Payoneer

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 markets. By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows - including everything from global payments and compliance, to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence - we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

Payoneer Ways of Working

Act as our customer’s partner on the inside - Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.
Continuously improve - Always striving for a higher standard than our last.
Do it. Own it. - Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.
Build each other up - Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion.

Role Summary

Location: Argentina
Hybrid
Full-time

Responsibilities

• Business Registrations: Facilitate and manage business registrations with the Secretary of State (SoS).
• Payroll-Related Registrations: Obtain necessary payroll-related registrations such as Withholding Tax and Unemployment Insurance in relevant states.
• Registered Agent Activation: Activate and maintain registered agent services where applicable, ensuring timely tracking and renewals.
• Workmen’s Compensation and Family Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI): Assist the payroll function in enabling workmen’s compensation and FMLI activations as required.
• Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Activation: Support the payroll function in activating TPAs for registered states and coordinate timely statutory payroll return filings.
• Compliance with Corporate and State Laws: Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate and state legal requirements, including periodic corporate filings (e.g., director changes, share transfers, capital increases) and annual reports.
• Regulatory Engagement: Manage routine interactions with regulatory authorities, respond promptly to notices, and implement corrective measures to ensure closure.
• Statutory Registers and Records: Maintain statutory registers, records, and shareholding structures for all assigned entities.
• Corporate Documentation: Oversee the preparation and management of corporate documents including charters, articles of association, bylaws, and capital-related matters (e.g., capital changes, injection of funds).
• Business Licenses and Permits: Track, renew, and ensure the accuracy of business licenses, permits, and other registrations.
• Intercompany Agreements: Ensure intercompany agreements are established and maintained effectively.
• Board of Directors Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to the board, including preparing materials for meetings, drafting resolutions, and advising on governance best practices.
• Service Provider Management: Oversee relationships with local service providers, such as corporate secretary services, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Compliance Calendar: Develop and maintain a robust compliance calendar to monitor critical deadlines and obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Proven experience in corporate law, particularly for private limited liability companies.
• 3+ years of experience in a global firm, with a focus on legal entity governance and regulatory reporting for European and American entities.
• Strong understanding of legal requirements across different states and federal jurisdictions in the US.
• Experience liaising with foreign stakeholders and navigating multi‑jurisdictional environments.
• Experience working in large‑scale businesses or multinational corporations.
• Proficiency in managing vendor relationships and handling regulatory notices.
• Experience maintaining compliance calendars and managing annual report filings.
• Ability to support payroll matters and ensure regulatory compliance.