Sr. Paralegal

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami, Florida is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the corporate governance function for domestic and international subsidiaries. You will work closely with in-house counsel, senior management, external advisors to manage records, board materials, entity formation and maintenance, and regulatory filings.

This onsite role requires initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to handle multi‑jurisdictional matters under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field; ABA‑approved certification preferred.
• 6–8 years in corporate legal environment with subsidiary management.
• Notary Public commission preferred.
• Strong governance knowledge across multiple jurisdictions; board portal experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate records and minutes for domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
• Draft bylaws, resolutions, and officer certificates; support governance policies.
• Coordinate board and committee meeting materials and records.
• Assist with entity formation, filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage special cross‑functional projects with the legal team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies

ABA-approved Paralegal certification

Notary Public commission preferred

Tools

NasdaqBoardVantage

Computershare GEMS

Electronic Board portals

Legal research databases

Microsoft Office Suite

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Sr. Paralegal

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Legal Team has an exciting career opportunity for full‑time Sr. Paralegal reporting to the Senior Director, Associate Counsel.

The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

The position Summary:

The SeniorParalegal is a key member of the Legal Department’s corporate governance function, responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of the company’s domestic and international subsidiaries. Working closely with in‑house counsel, senior management, and external advisors, the Senior Paralegal manages corporate records,supports publicboard and committeemeetings, entity formation and maintenance, and regulatory filings.The role requires strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multi‑jurisdictional matters under the direction and supervision ofin‑house counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and consents for domestic and foreign subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Draft and review variousstandardcorporate documents, including bylaws, resolutions for director and officer changes, operating agreements, and Officer’s Certificates.
• Assistin the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures relating to corporate governance and best practices.

Board & Committee Support

• Liaise with corporate secretary staff tocoordinate and prepareBoard and Committee meeting materials for our parent entity (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.), including collecting agendas, preparing draft minutes, and compiling and publishing meeting books in the electronic Board portal.

Entity Management

• Lead the formation and dissolution of corporate entities, coordinating among all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the good standing of domestic and international subsidiaries bymaintainingdirectorships, shareholder registries, and filing annual reports.
• Maintain an annual compliance calendar to track filing deadlines, renewals, and governance obligations acrossjurisdictions, with theassistanceof external corporate advisorsand attorneys.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Assistthe business withentity information forrequired filings with governmental agencies, including permits and business licenses.
• Coordinate the gathering of information required by KYC processesfrom banks as well asregulatory and licensing agencies.

Special Projects

• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned by the legal team, including cross-functional initiativesbetween the legal team and other departments.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related fieldorParalegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience:Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in a corporate legal environment (in‑house or law firm corporate department), including experience with domestic and international subsidiary management.
• Licensure:Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance matters across multiplejurisdictions.
• Experience withentity-management and electronicBoard portals andcorporate document/minute-booksystemsa plus(e.g.,NasdaqBoardVantage/ComputershareGEMS).
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research databases.
• Ability toexercise soundjudgment andprioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• High levelof professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions:

Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider.

As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Royal Caribbean Groupand each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.