THE POSITION: This position reports to the Associate Director of Legal Affairs, Corporate Secretary, and will be a key member of the corporate legal function in the US. The Corporate Paralegal will provide legal support for all corporate matters, with a primary focus on the corporate governance, financing, executive compensation and M&A groups. She or he will support our joint ventures, acquisitions, investments and other equity-based arrangements, banking and financing needs, as well as ensure compliance with agreements and governance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating ancillary documents for major transactions
• Maintaining contract management systems
• Organizing and managing processes for corporate governance
• Drafting and tracking incentive equity plans
• Providing operational support for counsel in the corporate function
• Working closely with business leads and other support functions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required
• 3+ years of legal experience in a top tier firm and/or media company, with experience in the corporate (M&A/finance), executive compensation or IP groups preferred
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member while serving a variety of departments within the company 
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, prioritizing and juggling multiple matters
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense when interacting with external and internal contacts and performing job functions
• Flexibility and willingness to work with other corporate departments
• Positive attitude

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Disclaimers:

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VICE requires that all employees have proper authorization to work in the U.S. Should an applicant require employment sponsorship, VICE will determine, in its sole discretion, whether such sponsorship will be provided.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act or other applicable laws.

 *Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements and essential functions described above are not an exhaustive list and instead are meant to describe the general nature and level of work required of the job. VICE reserves the right to modify the essential functions of this position where a legitimate business exists. 

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