Corporate Paralegal

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Job Details
Under general direction of the Associate General Counsel, or other managing attorney within the Legal Department, the Corporate Legal Specialist II performs a variety of legal services and provides project management support on contract, corporate, corporate social responsibility, entity management, investor relations, non-profit, securities, real estate, treasury, tax, and other legal matters that are handled by the Legal Department. The Legal Specialist II must have sufficient experience and ability to function as an independent professional.
This is a hybrid role requiring two days in office.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Corporate Legal Specialist II may include, without limitation, the following:
Organizing and maintaining corporate minute books and records for US and international subsidiaries, and attending to other related formalities for business units of Cencora
Managing annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent relationships and qualification filings
Coordinating director and officer appointments, resignations and organizational documents
Managing legal entity databases, corporate record systems, and board governance platforms
Supporting preparation and distribution of Board and committee meeting materials
Supporting Treasury activities, including banking resolutions, authorized signatory matters, account documentation, debt financings, commercial paper programs, credit facilities, guarantees and other financing transactions
Supporting Tax activities, including entity restructurings and preparation of organizational charts.
Preparing Secretary’s certificates and otherwise handling matters required to complete and close corporate acquisitions, divestitures, financings and other transactions (including due diligence support, data room management, corporate organizational charts, and closing documentation)
Supporting post-acquisition entity integration and restructuring activities
Supporting charitable foundation governance and compliance
Supporting responses to government inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions
Maintaining governance related documentation
Assisting with implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures
Assisting in drafting and updating compliance policies, SOPs, and internal guidance documents
Assisting with project management of corporate projects
Experience and Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
Requires good research experience, writing, communication and computer skills
Normally requires a minimum of four (4) or more years of progressively responsible and directly related experience
Experience in medium to large law firm or within the legal department of a public company is desirable
Minimum Skill, Ability and Knowledge Requirements:
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and legal procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
Excellent project management and research skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong judgment and ability to resolve issues effectively
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with legal entity management and board governance platforms
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
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