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About the Role

The Manager, Corporate Governance Paralegal provides high-level support for the Company’s public company governance, Board and committee administration, securities compliance, and domestic and international subsidiary management. This role manages recurring governance processes, coordinates complex workstreams, maintains accurate corporate records, and serves as a key liaison among various departments and external parties. The Manager also helps develop scalable procedures and technology solutions to enhance the corporate governance function and may support other areas within the Corporate Legal Affairs group.

Responsibilities

Manage governance and compliance activities for domestic and international subsidiaries.
Prepare and coordinate organizational documents, Board and shareholder actions, and related records.
Maintain entity minute books, ownership records, and other corporate data.
Administer the legal entity management system and promote data integrity.
Track annual reports, licenses, and other statutory obligations.
Support entity formations, qualifications, reorganizations, mergers, conversions, dissolutions, and name changes.
Coordinate document execution, notarization, legalization, apostille, certification, and filing requirements.
Provide corporate records and governance support for financings, audits, tax matters, and strategic transactions.
Identify opportunities to simplify and automate recurring processes and enhance the use of technology.
Manage vendor relationships, invoices, budgets, and service performance.
Assist with managing annual and recurring governance calendars for the Board of Directors and its committees.
Assist with coordination of Board and committee meeting processes and logistics.
Support maintenance of official Board and committee records, governance policies, and charters.
Support director onboarding, orientation, continuing education, and evaluations.
Assist with the annual meeting of stockholders.
Assist with compliance with applicable securities laws and stock exchange requirements.
Assist with the preparation, review, coordination, and filing of periodic and current reports, proxy materials, and registration statements.
Maintain the corporate governance section of the Company’s external website.
Handle sensitive and privileged information with discretion.
Perform other corporate governance, securities, and legal department responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

8+ years of corporate paralegal or corporate governance experience, including meaningful experience supporting a U.S. public company.
Demonstrated experience with Board and committee administration, corporate records, and legal entity management.
Working knowledge of public company governance practices, Delaware corporate law concepts, SEC reporting processes, Section 16 requirements, and applicable NYSE or Nasdaq standards.
Experience with Board portals, entity management systems, SEC filing platforms, electronic signature tools, and Microsoft applications.
Prior experience leading projects, coordinating work, mentoring colleagues, or overseeing service providers.
Experience supporting a global subsidiary portfolio is strongly preferred.
Direct people-management experience is preferred.

Skills

Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate and complete records.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters, anticipate deadlines, and deliver under compressed timeframes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and ability to work independently.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills.
Analytical and process-oriented mindset.
Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and high-quality client service.

Location

HYBRID

Work Type

HYBRID

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Salary/Compensations

$103,000 – $137,000.00 per year

Benefits

Short-term incentives
Multiple health insurance options
Accident and life insurance
Access to best-in-class development platforms
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Global Adoption Assistance
401K Plan

About the Company

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.
Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.
Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.
Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.
We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.
Western Union is well positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.
Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/

Equal Opportunity

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.