Corporate And Banking Governance Paralegal

Company Description
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
Job Description
Block (formerly known as Square) is looking for a paralegal with relevant Corporate and regulated financial institution experience. If hired, you will help provide organizational and substantive support to the attorneys on the counsel team building the first fintech ILC, you will build new systems and procedures, and you will work with the legal team, contracts managers, operations and compliance teams. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on new issues in an exciting environment. As we expand our offerings, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact. A creative legal mind and a sense of adventure are all required.
You will report to the Corporate and Banking Governance Counsel and can be based in our Oakland, New York or Salt Lake City office or remote.
You Will:

• Coordinate and prepare for ILC board and board committee meetings and pre-read deliverables
• Support the ILC legal team by coordinating requests and corporate actions between Block and its independent ILC bank subsidiary and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide administrative support to the ILC legal team and help manage important transaction documents, drafting corporate documents, reviewing and executing contracts, and maintaining confidentiality
• Manage corporate records and help coordinate with the Square and ILC banking, finance and regulatory teams on different requests in connection with regulatory filings and examinations and external and internal audits
• Manage special corporate projects
• Help with the filing of registrations and similar documents with the Secretary of State and other government agencies
• Work with our internal ILC banking, business, and compliance teams, and with external advisors and experts
• Manage projects with a team-oriented approach

Qualifications
You Have:

• At least three (3) years of experience as a paralegal at a public banking institution or the banking group of a large law firm
• General knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations affecting industrial loan companies (or similar banking institutions), including Regulation W, FDIC rules and regulations, and other applicable laws
• Experience with commercial lending business and deposit products
• Project management experience
• Strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• B.A./B.S.
• Experience working collaboratively with a team to help achieve corporate team goals

Additional Information
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone A: USD $125,600 - USD $153,600
Zone B: USD $116,800 - USD $142,800
Zone C: USD $110,500 - USD $135,100
Zone D: USD $100,500 - USD $122,900
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
US and Canada EEOC Statement
We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page
Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and Banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.