Manager, Paralegal - Corporate Transactions and Governance

KPMG

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum ten years of relevant experience as a paralegal or similar role in-house or at a law firm.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is essential.
  • Knowledge of non-US jurisdictions; Spanish language skills are advantageous.
  • Proven analytical, organizational, and project management abilities with a focus on detail.
  • Strong ethical judgment and initiative in dealing with senior management and board members.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication plus strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Manage entity lifecycle for all KPMG subsidiaries, including formation, dissolution, and records management.
  • Carry out corporate secretarial tasks and manage compliance with KPMG governance and financial audit procedures.
  • Assist in corporate transactions and maintain governance documentation and templates.
  • Liaise with corporate attorneys and internal stakeholders regarding governance matters.
  • Contribute to various corporate transactions like M&A and internal reorganizations, drafting documents under supervision.
  • Provide operational support to the broader corporate legal team as needed.
  • Uphold KPMG's standards of integrity and professionalism in all interactions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, including vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance options available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan participation.
  • Robust personal well-being benefits supporting mental health.
  • Generous Personal Time Off and holiday observance policies.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Paralegal - Corporate Transactions and Governance to join our Legal, Risk Management and Compliance team.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform entity lifecycle management duties for all subsidiaries and affiliates of KPMG US and KPMG Americas regional entity, including domestic and foreign entity formation and dissolution, maintenance of corporate organizational chart, and ongoing records management, including preparation/drafting of organizational documents and resolutions, including appointment/resignation of directors and officers
  • Corporate secretarial duties for KPMG US subsidiaries and KPMG Americas, including drafting and circulation of board minutes and scripts for KPMG Americas board and annual general meeting of shareholders, director onboarding and other Bermuda entity compliance matters; manage procedures relating to audit of financial statements of KPMG Americas
  • Assist with other corporate transactions and governance matters such as maintaining shared files and templates and managing projects
  • Intake of matters for corporate transactions and governance attorneys; liaising with other legal, risk management and compliance colleagues, and internal stakeholders such as tax, finance, corporate development, client engagement teams, and firm and network leaders
  • Assist with various corporate transactions, including M&A, financing and internal reorganizations, including drafting and editing documents under attorney supervision
  • Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including operational support to the wider corporate legal group
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum ten years of recent experience working as a paralegal or similar role with in-house counsel or a law firm, and knowledge of basic business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required
  • Experience working with non-US jurisdictions; Spanish language capability a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to deliver advanced work products within a team environment that is fast paced and drive outcomes that impact the success of broader initiatives
  • Sound professional and ethical judgment, tact, and initiative to work appropriately with senior management and Board members; ability to multitask and prioritize a diversified workload, meeting established deadlines that may involve directing other colleagues in delivery of a process, all with limited supervision
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, active listener
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=4761_9_26

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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