Director Corporate Business Affairs

Sedgwick; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick, a leading insurance firm, is seeking a Director of Corporate Business Affairs to oversee corporate compliance and legal support. This leadership role requires strong experience in corporate governance and legal administration. Expect a collaborative work environment with a commitment to professional growth, driven by excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate legal experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certification mandatory.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees corporate filings and maintains compliance.
• Directs legal support and manages corporate governance.
• Manages staff for business filings and certifications.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership/management skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Director Corporate Business Affairs

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To oversee the annual reports filings in all applicable jurisdictions and maintain “good standing” status for all corporate entities including maintenance of the official corporate minute books. Monitors corporate affairs activities so the organization has the permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, and other approvals needed to conduct current and future business activities; To direct, organize and provide professional legal support to the Legal Department and assist with the supervision of support staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees multifunctional support responsibilities such as, but not limited to serving as custodian of records for all global corporate entities and providing general corporate support to ensure effective entity management for Sedgwick entities.
• Conducts statutory research and review or correspondence with state filings and basic reports of the corporate entities including but not limited to the administration of business licensing related to compliance issues for company entities and office locations.
• Prepares and maintains official corporate records, notices, and actions as required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions and by other regulatory authorities.
• Creates and maintains processes to assure compliance with organizational records, as well as legal and corporate affairs department files and maintains portal page for Legal Department.
• Manages staff which performs periodic business filings, certifications, and inquiries
• Manages intellectual property portfolio
• Supports mergers and acquisitions function
• Supports incentive equity program
• Serves as point of contact for RFP preparation and all corporate governance questions and due diligence requests.
  
  

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Paralegal certification required.

Experience

Ten (10) years or more years of corporate legal administrative experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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