Corporate Paralegal

Posted Oct 5

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

  • Manage the corporate maintenance, administration and ongoing compliance of a large portfolio of U.S. and international subsidiary entities, including through:
  1. Organization and maintenance of corporate minute books;
  2. Maintenance of corporate structure chart;
  3. Coordination of annual meeting processes for global subsidiaries;
  4. Administration of subsidiary management database for global subsidiaries;
  5. Drafting basic corporate organizational documents and resolutions; and
  6. Maintenance of director and officer records.
  • Support and coordinate the formation or integration of new entities across the globe, including state and local filings and business licenses.
  • Liaise with internal non-U.S. legal teams, outside counsel and secretarial service vendors to maintain and support compliance with local legal requirements as applicable, including apostilles, notarizations, etc.
  • Coordinate and prepare necessary documents for effective entity management, including governing documents, intercompany agreements and banking resolutions.
  • Assist with planning and preparation for board and committee meetings, drafting pre-read materials and ensuring timely document preparation and distribution for meetings.
  • Support corporate transactions, including tax and finance transactions, capital changes, dividend payments, restructurings, mergers, dissolutions, contributions, etc.
  • Prepare certified resolutions and documents, incumbency certificates, officer certificates and other general corporate documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned relating to our operation as a global, public company.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • BA/BS degree with a strong academic record.
  • Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program with emphasis in corporate law.
  • 8+ years corporate paralegal experience with a global company with numerous international legal entities, or equivalent law firm experience.
  • Must have experience with the following:
  1. Coordinating international subsidiary governance and secretarial matters;
  2. Assisting with annual filings, corporate resolutions, consents, powers of attorneys, certificates, registrations and various other corporate filings for both domestic and international subsidiaries;
  3. Organizing and maintaining legal entity records;
  4. Arranging signatures and legalizations;
  5. Supporting legal entity efforts internationally, including governance changes, name changes and fiscal year changes; and
  6. Assisting with legal entity formations, dissolutions and restructurings
  • Capable of executing projects and tasks independently with minimum supervision.
  • Detail-oriented, organized and able to work in team environment.
  • Good sense of humor, positive attitude and willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.
  • Being a notary (or being willing to become a notary) is preferred.
  • Project management experience is a bonus.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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