Corporate Paralegal

autodesk; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking an experienced Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Paralegal to support governance and compliance of our legal entities across the APAC region. You will work with attorneys, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, and external corporate secretarial providers to keep entities compliant and support strategic corporate initiatives.

This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized professional who enjoys managing complex governance requirements, improving processes, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• This role requires three or more years of experience supporting corporate governance or corporate secretarial matters.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work across regions and with multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate records for APAC subsidiaries, including registers and governance documents.
• Coordinate board/shareholder approvals, resolutions, and AGM proceedings under local law.
• Support director/officer appointments, resignations, powers of attorney, and filings.
• Coordinate annual compliance filings across APAC with external secretarial providers.
• Maintain governance calendars and monitor recurring compliance obligations.
• Support formations, liquidations, restructurings, mergers, and reorganizations.
• Organize intercompany agreements and related documentation; maintain entity data in systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Corporate Administration

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100842

Position Overview

Autodesk is hiring an experienced Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Paralegal to support the governance and compliance of our legal entities across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

As a member of Autodesk's Corporate Legal team, you will play an important role in managing subsidiary governance across APAC. Working closely with attorneys, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, and external corporate secretarial providers, you will help ensure our legal entities remain compliant while supporting strategic corporate initiatives.

This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized professional who enjoys managing complex governance requirements, improving processes, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones.

Responsibilities

Subsidiary Governance & Corporate Secretarial

• Manage corporate records for Autodesk's APAC subsidiaries, including statutory registers, minute books, governance documentation, and legal entity records
• Coordinate board and shareholder approvals, written resolutions, annual general meetings, and other governance activities required under applicable local laws
• Support director and officer appointments, resignations, powers of attorney, and related corporate filings
• Coordinate annual compliance filings and regulatory submissions across multiple APAC jurisdictions and partner with external corporate secretarial providers to ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance
• Maintain governance calendars and proactively monitor recurring corporate compliance obligations

Corporate Transactions & Entity Management

• Support the legal aspects of subsidiary formations, liquidations, restructurings, mergers, and other corporate reorganizations
• Maintain legal entity information within Autodesk's entity management systems and legal document repositories
• Coordinate the execution, maintenance, and organization of intercompany agreements and related corporate documentation

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize subsidiary governance processes across APAC
• Develop templates, playbooks, checklists, and tracking tools that improve efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the scalability and effectiveness of Autodesk's Corporate Legal function

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Corporate Administration, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience supporting corporate governance, corporate secretarial, or general corporate legal matters
• Ability to work effectively as a team player across regions and with business stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions, with experience supporting multiple legal entities across international jurisdictions
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment when handling confidential information
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a highly team-oriented approach, and a strong commitment to professionalism
• Foundational understanding of the listing requirements applicable to a U.S.-listed company, including the responsibilities of officeholders across regions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a multinational technology company or publicly traded global organization

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging

In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

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