Global Corporate Paralegal: Governance & Subsidiaries

Wella International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Wella Company is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support the Legal Corporate team on governance, subsidiary management, board administration, and global transactions. A strong U.S. corporate law background and exposure to international entities are essential.

The role requires thorough document management, due diligence, and coordination with internal teams and external counsel. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and contribute to strategic corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience as a paralegal, with significant experience in corporate governance, subsidiary and entity management.
• Proficiency in corporate governance software/tools (CSC) and Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• In-depth experience working on company due diligence projects internally and on external diligence portals.
• Contract review and contract management experience in a global corporation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Team in preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, and consents for the board of directors in an international portfolio of subsidiaries.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of board meetings for international subsidiary entities, meeting logistics, and distribution of meeting materials.
• Maintain global subsidiary corporate governance calendars and ensure timely filings and compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Support legal entity/subsidiary management and compliance, including formation, dissolution, and ongoing maintenance of domestic and international entities.
• Organize corporate documents such as bylaws, charters, and corporate policies.
• Maintain and update entity management systems (e.g., CSC and SharePoint).
• Coordinate with local teams and external counsel as needed.
• Support on due diligence projects internally and on diligence portals.
• Assist with notarizations and coordinate with directors and officers regarding appointments and removals.
• Handle requests for legal entity corporate documents.
• Monitor changes in governance laws, regulations and filing requirements, and assist with policy updates and implementation.

Skills

Corporate governance

Contract review

Due diligence

Global operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

CSC

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CLM tools

E-discovery software

AI-enabled legal research platforms

Job description

Wella Company is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support the Legal Corporate team on governance, subsidiary management, board administration, and global transactions. A strong U.S. corporate law background and exposure to international entities are essential.

The role requires thorough document management, due diligence, and coordination with internal teams and external counsel. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and contribute to strategic corporate