Senior Paralegal - Corporate Governance

at  Pattern Energy Group LP

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the corporate secretary and governance function for all domestic and foreign (non-US) subsidiaries by drafting resolutions and minutes at the corporate and subsidiary levels for: election of officers and directors, updating of banking requirements, and any other events requiring formal approval pursuant to governing documents and/or laws; preparing documents for mergers, dissolution, change, or formation of entities and qualification and withdrawal of entities in foreign jurisdictions; drafting and maintaining powers of attorney; registering entity branches; making annual filings; and filing amendments to corporate organizational documents, ensuring required governmental filings are completed in a timely manner and that subsidiaries are in compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Maintain minute books and records with respect to all subsidiaries and joint venture entities and create and provide legal entity organization charts and periodic reports to various internal departments and businesses, as well as to external parties, as required
• Serve as a primary contact within the Corporate Governance Team/Legal Department for detailed corporate information, liaising directly with other departments (Finance, Tax, Treasury, and other resource groups), and external parties (auditors, counsel, government agencies) and provide corporate secretarial and governance support for matters related to bank account authorizations, intercompany dividends, capital contributions, capital reductions, subsidiary reorganizations, guarantees, intercompany transactions, promissory notes, and intercompany loans
• Assist with the execution of detailed tax step plans to establish, or re-structure legal entities and effect intercompany transactions, draft, review and manage filings for internal restructuring documentation, closings, acquisitions, etc.
• Support due diligence, provide KYC information and documents (Formation documents, Incumbency Certificates, etc.) in connection with opening and maintenance of bank accounts and all other treasury related transactions
• Perform administrative duties such as distributing documents for signature via Adobe Sign, maintaining a record of legal and policy documentation, legal vendor management and review of invoices submitted for annual registration of subsidiaries
• Maintain accurate entity data in Pattern’s SharePoint legal archives website and CT Advantage hCue database
• Ensure compliance with records retention policy and requirements and maintain working knowledge of company policies, state, and federal legislation
• Manage relationships with Pattern’s corporate registered agent and various external counsel globally, liaising with them as necessary for apostille and legalization process of foreign documents; review and approve invoices from these firms and service providers
• Research and respond to inquiries concerning the company and its subsidiaries and affiliates from other sections of the Legal Department
  Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors (preferred) or Associates Degree (required) in related field
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or program - required

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of eight (8) years corporate paralegal experience in a public corporation, private company, or law firm
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on entity management experience (must be able to show verifiable proof of having managed a minimum of 100+ subsidiaries - both US and non-US)
• Current Notary Certification/License (required)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A stable work history
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work alone or as part of a highly integrated team
• Ability to multi-task and provide consistent, accurate deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess high ethical and professional standards and be able to maintain confidential and proprietary information
• Must be able to work under pressure (time and accuracy) - manage their own time unsupervised
• Must be proactive in identifying and responding to client needs and opportunities
• Knowledge and familiarity of the following or similar Software is preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite • Matter/ Contract management systems (CLM) • Entity management systems (CT Advantage/hCue) • Virtual data room software (various) • Microsoft Teams and Webex • Document management systems (Share Point) • Dun & Bradstreet and World Check Compliance Check •
  The expected starting pay range for this role is $90,000 - $122,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Governance, and will work with other paralegals, attorneys in the Legal Department and all other business units within the Company, to provide entity management and corporate transactional and secretarial services for Pattern’s 200 plus subsidiaries.