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SalaryWhy Verifone
For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.
Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it's developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.
What's exciting about the role
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including drafting and maintaining corporate records, powers of attorney, and resolutions and minutes for board and committee meetings
- Prepare, proofread, file, organize, and maintain corporate records for more than 100 entities in more than 40 countries
- Coordinate signatures, notarizations, apostilles, seals, and chops on corporate documents
- Support corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and entity formation and dissolution
- Lead a cross-functional team that regularly reviews the corporate entity structure and makes recommendations regarding entity formation, structure, and dissolution
- Judiciously engage outside counsel, corporate secretarial services, and other vendors and manage their costs
- Stay informed about developments in corporate law relevant to the company's business
- Work with other members of the legal team and the business on special projects and initiatives
- Identify and implement process and systems improvements
Skills and Experience we desire
- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field
- Paralegal Certificate
- At least 8 years of in-house experience as a Corporate Paralegal at a public or private multinational company based in the U.S.
- Strong understanding of corporate law principles and practices
- Well organized and dependable with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, including ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with the ability to manage matters independently while identifying issues appropriate for escalation to counsel
- Flexibly willing to work across different time zones
- Write and speak clearly and effectively
- Sound judgment with resolute integrity
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 Office products (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and DocuSign
- While not required, some or all of the below would be beneficial for the role:
- Law-firm experience
- Notary
- Fluency in language(s) other than English
- Familiarity with CSCNavigator, Conga, and Legal Tracker (formerly Serengeti)
Our commitment
Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
