Senior Corporate Paralegal

DDN; New York, Virginia (NY, MN, MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DDN is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to lead governance and entity compliance across its global subsidiary structure. You’ll partner with finance, tax, and outside counsel to keep all entities in good standing and to support board and governance activities.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you’ll manage filings, records, and documents, support FCPA/OFAC compliance, KYC diligence, and cross-border transactions, while driving scalable governance processes across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred).
• 6+ years of corporate paralegal experience; in-house multinational tech or software company preferred.
• Experience managing entity governance and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of FCPA, OFAC sanctions regimes, and anti-corruption frameworks.
• Experience handling KYC, UBO, and related due diligence requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of domestic and international subsidiaries (formations, dissolutions, mergers, restructurings).
• Maintain standing across entities including annual filings and local requirements.
• Track director/officer appointments and signatory authority changes.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documents.
• Draft and manage governance documents (resolutions, consents, certificates).
• Develop systems for entity obligations, approvals, and compliance deadlines.
• Support anti-corruption/trade compliance programs (FCPA, OFAC, UK Bribery Act).
• Assist with due diligence and recordkeeping for compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional governance projects with Finance, Tax, and business teams.

Skills

Governance management

Entity compliance

FCPA/OFAC

KYC due diligence

Cross-border collaboration

Document handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred)

Tools

Diligent

Blueprint

Board portals

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Role

At DDN, we're powering the world's most demanding AI, data, and high-performance computing environments, helping some of the most innovative organizations on the planet unlock the full potential of their data. As our business continues its rapid global growth, we're making significant investments in our legal function and are looking for an exceptional Senior Corporate Paralegal to join us on this exciting journey.

This is far more than a traditional corporate paralegal role.

Reporting directly to our recently appointed Chief Legal Officer, you'll become a key member of a growing legal team, taking ownership of corporate governance and entity compliance across DDN's global subsidiary structure while partnering with stakeholders around the world. You'll work across multiple jurisdictions, support board and governance activities, and play an important role in ensuring the company maintains the highest standards of regulatory and compliance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Global Entity Management

• Manage the lifecycle of DDN’s domestic and international subsidiaries, including formations, dissolutions, mergers, redomiciliations, and organizational restructurings, in partnership with Finance, Tax, and outside counsel.

• Maintain good standing across all entities, including annual filings, foreign qualifications, registered agent and agent-for-service-of-process records, and local statutory requirements in each jurisdiction.

• Track and manage director and officer appointments, resignations, and signatory authority changes across the global entity portfolio.

Corporate Records and Governance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, minute books, organizational charts, and entity databases for all DDN entities worldwide.

• Draft and manage corporate governance documents, including resolutions, written consents, certificates of incumbency, and secretary’s certificates.

• Build and maintain reliable systems and trackers for entity obligations, approvals, and compliance deadlines, and drive continuous improvement of governance processes and tools.

Regulatory and Anti-Corruption Compliance (FCPA/OFAC)

• Support the legal and compliance teams in administering DDN’s anti-corruption and trade compliance programs, including FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and OFAC sanctions screening.

• Assist with third-party due diligence, compliance certifications, and recordkeeping related to anti-bribery and export/sanctions compliance requirements across DDN’s global operations.

• Help coordinate compliance training logistics and maintain documentation supporting the company’s compliance program.

KYC and Due Diligence Support

• Respond to and manage incoming Know Your Customer (KYC), Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO), and related due diligence requests from banks, financial partners, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Compile and maintain entity ownership, formation, and governance documentation needed to support KYC and beneficial ownership disclosures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, People Operations, and business stakeholders across regions to support corporate projects, financings, and other strategic initiatives.

• Support special projects and diligence coordination for M&A, financing, and integration matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate paralegal experience, including substantial in-house experience at a multinational, private technology or software company; law firm experience supporting global corporate clients also considered.

• Demonstrated experience managing entity governance and compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.

• Working knowledge of FCPA, OFAC sanctions regimes, and related anti-corruption/trade compliance frameworks.

• Experience handling KYC, UBO, and related due diligence requests.

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred) strongly preferred.

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through on multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment and discretion to handle confidential board- and shareholder-level information.

• Proficiency with entity management and document management systems (e.g., Diligent, Blueprint, or similar), board portals, and Microsoft/Google office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to export controls, trade sanctions, or regulated-industry compliance programs.

• Notary Public license (or willingness to obtain).

• Experience supporting cross-border transactions, financings, or post-acquisition integrations.