Corporate Paralegal

IBJ; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support the governance and administration of its 20 legal entities across the EMEA region from our Leuven office. You will coordinate corporate housekeeping, maintain statutory records, and assist with board and shareholder resolutions, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with legal colleagues, external advisers and stakeholders, handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent with relevant paralegal experience.
• Experience in corporate housekeeping, legal entity management or governance.
• Experience in an international or regulated industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding of corporate documentation and administrative processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate housekeeping activities for legal entities across EMEA.
• Maintain statutory records and ensure timely corporate filings in various jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain corporate legal documentation, including board resolutions, shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney.
• Coordinate annual corporate governance activities and legal entity compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate legal entity records, organizational charts, and governance documentation.
• Conduct legal research and gather information to support corporate, governance and compliance matters.
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal documents and standardized corporate templates.
• Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, chambers of commerce and regulatory authorities where required.
• Prepare governance reports, corporate updates, and documentation for internal stakeholders and headquarters in Japan.
• Ensure proper maintenance and accessibility of legal records and document repositories.

Skills

English (excellent)

Dutch knowledge

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Legal Practice, or equivalent experience

Job description

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.

Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you’re looking for.

Department Info

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership and pursue continuous improvement.

Our Legal & Compliance team supports and protects Terumo’s business across the EMEA region by providing expert legal guidance, promoting compliance, and ensuring strong corporate governance. Working in a highly international environment and collaborating closely with colleagues across the region and beyond, the team plays a key role in enabling sustainable business growth while safeguarding Terumo’s reputation and integrity. As trusted business partners, the team advises on a broad range of legal and compliance matters, including corporate governance, commercial activities, risk management, regulatory complianceand business operations, helping the organization make informed decisions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Job Summary

As Corporate Paralegal, you will join a collaborative and highly engaged team that values ownership, accuracy and mutual support. In this role, you will play an essential part in maintaining the legal foundation of Terumo’s EMEA organization by supporting the governance and administration of our 20 legal entities across the region. You will coordinate corporate housekeeping activities, maintain statutory records and legal documentation and support corporate governance processes to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with legal colleagues, external advisors and corporate stakeholders, you will help ensure our entities are properly governed, documentedand managed, contributing to a strong and reliable legal framework that supports Terumo’s continued growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage corporate housekeeping activities for legal entities across EMEA.
• Maintain statutory records and ensure timely corporate filings in various jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain corporate legal documentation, including board resolutions, shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney.
• Coordinate annual corporate governance activities and legal entity compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate legal entity records, organizational charts, and governance documentation.
• Conduct legal research and gather information to support corporate, governanceand compliance matters.
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal documents and standardized corporate templates.
• Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, chambers of commerceand regulatory authorities where required.
• Prepare governance reports, corporate updates, and documentation for internal stakeholders and headquarters in Japan.
• Ensure proper maintenance and accessibility of legal records and document repositories.

Profile Description

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Legal Practice, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Paralegal with corporate housekeeping, legal entity management andor corporate governance activities.
• Experience within an international organization or regulated industry is an asset.
• Strong understanding of corporate documentation and legal administrative processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proactive, structuredand capable of independently coordinating multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Dutch is a strong plus.
• Based in Belgium and able to work regularly from our Leuven office, typically 2-3 days per week, and flexible in supporting on-site legal activities when required.

Offer

At Terumo, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise within a global healthcare organization. In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to international corporate governance and legal entity management across multiple jurisdictions, while collaborating closely with legal professionals throughout the EMEA region. You’ll become part of a supportive, inclusive and people-focused environment that encourages continuous learning, professional development and knowledge sharing.

Contact Person

Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.