Corporate Governance Specialist

Deel

United States

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Flexible time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays per year

Parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing,

Job summary

Deel is hiring a corporate governance specialist/paralegal based in the United States to anchor the team’s U.S. entity work while collaborating on international maintenance and cross-border projects. You will manage U.S.

entities, and service providers, research local requirements, and help ensure audit-ready records and board materials across jurisdictions. You’ll also assist with potential SEC filings, maintain databases, and work with Finance, Tax, HR, and service providers to improve

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in US corporate governance or entity management.
Proven track record handling multiple US entities' formation, qualification, and annual reports.
Ability to research unfamiliar legal frameworks independently and translate findings into action.
Experience using AI tools to accelerate research and document drafting.
Comfort coordinating with Finance, Tax, HR and service providers across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Manage Deel’s U.S. entities and related service providers.
Research local entity requirements across jurisdictions and provide clear guidance.
Manage the board portal, materials, and questionnaires.
Assist with potential SEC filings and securities compliance.
Maintain audit-ready corporate records and organizational charts for U.S. entities.
Update databases of corporate information.
Collaborate with Finance, Tax, HR and service providers on entity needs.
Work with the wider Corporate team on international maintenance and best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve entity management processes and efficiency.
Reprioritize and adapt quickly to new projects and urgent requests.

Skills

US corporate governance

Entity management

Legal operations

Research skills

AI tools

Cross-jurisdiction work

Multitasking

Cross-functional collab

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Jira

Workbench

Job description

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Deel's Global Corporate team maintains the integrity of Deel's global entity portfolio across over 350 subsidiaries in over 125 jurisdictions.

We're looking for a corporate governance specialist or paralegal based in the U.S. who brings strong, hands-on expertise in U.S. entity management and is equally comfortable stepping into unfamiliar jurisdictions, new projects, and fast-turnaround research.

This role isn't steady-state maintenance of a single region. It's built for someone who can anchor the team's U.S. entity work while flexing into whatever the Estate Team's shifting priorities require — a new jurisdiction to learn, a mapping project to drive, or a compliance question that needs an answer by end of day.

Key Responsibilities

Support the management of Deel’s U.S. entities and manage service providers in connection with the following: formations, dissolutions, foreign qualifications, annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent management, and officer or director changes across Deel's U.S. entities.
Contribute to corporate projects in multiple jurisdictions by researching local entity requirements, filing processes, and compliance obligations, and turn findings into clear, usable guidance for the team.
Manage the board portal and assist with board materials, communications, and questionnaires.
Support potential SEC regulatory filings and compliance with corporate and securities requirements.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready corporate records and organizational charts for U.S. entities, and support equivalent recordkeeping in other jurisdictions as needed.
Update and maintain the relevant databases of corporate information.
Partner with Finance, Tax, HR, and service providers on entity-related needs as they arise.
Collaborate with the wider Corporate team on international maintenance activities, contributing U.S. expertise and picking up practices from other jurisdictions.
Identify opportunities to improve entity management processes, documentation standards, and operational efficiency within the Corporate team.
Reprioritize and adapt quickly as new projects, jurisdictions, or urgent requests emerge.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in US corporate governance, entity management, or related corporate legal operations.
Strong working knowledge and a proven track record managing numerous U.S. entities and their formation, qualification, and annual report compliance across all states.
Demonstrated ability to research unfamiliar legal and regulatory frameworks independently and translate findings into action.
Experience using AI tools to accelerate research, drafting, and document production across entity management and governance work.
Comfort working across multiple jurisdictions and adapting to varying legal frameworks, terminology, and pace.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent projects under minimal supervision
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Slack; experience with Jira / Workbench is a plus.
Prior experience in-house at a publicly listed company (preferred but not required)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key competencies

Resourceful and self-directed, especially when working outside a core area of expertise.
Comfortable with ambiguity and change; treats a shifting environment as normal rather than disruptive
Has the discretion and judgment to interact responsibly with C-Suite and Board where required
Detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership over accuracy and record integrity.
Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and international teams.

Benefits

Full-time employees in the United States receive a variety of benefits while employed at Deel.

Health Insurance Effective from Day 1 (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
401k Retirement Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Flexible time off (PTO)
12 paid holidays per year
Parental leave: 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 8 weeks for the non-birthing parent

Total Rewards

Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion.
Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Some things you'll enjoy

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

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