Paralegal, Office of the Corporate Secretary

4 Months ago • 2 Years + • Legal • $58,450 PA - $108,550 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Paralegal position in the Office of the Corporate Secretary supports the day-to-day legal needs and general corporate governance of a global publicly-listed company. Responsibilities include managing materials for Board of Directors meetings (using Diligent Board Books), preparing agendas, resolutions, and minutes, maintaining electronic minute books, tracking attendance, and coordinating with internal teams. The role also involves managing Board compensation processes, assisting with proxy statement and annual report production, and handling highly sensitive and confidential information. Experience in corporate governance at a publicly traded company is highly preferred, along with SEC/public company reporting or ESG reporting knowledge.
Must have:
  • 2+ years corporate paralegal experience
  • Board of Directors meeting management
  • Prepare legal documents & meeting materials
  • Maintain confidential information
  • Proficient in MS Office & other software
Good to have:
  • Public company reporting experience
  • ESG reporting experience
  • Diligent Board Books experience
  • Experience with hcue and EDGAR
Perks:
  • Annual bonuses
  • Short- and long-term incentives
  • Program-specific awards
  • Health insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Job Details

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

This position supports the day to day legal needs of the Office of the Corporate Secretary and general corporate governance and reporting activities associated with the board of directors of a global publicly-listed company.  This position has access to, and handles, highly sensitive and confidential information about the company and therefore, the person in this position must exercise good judgment and operate with discretion, tact and strict adherence to confidentiality.

Your Role Accountabilities

Manage materials and other aspects for meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees with high degree of communication, organization and attention to detail.  Specific tasks include:

  • Collect materials for distribution to Board from company executives and post to online board portal (Diligent Board Books)

  • Prepare meeting agenda

  • Prepare resolutions, memoranda and other deliverables

  • Prepare skeleton meeting minutes

  • Circulate final meeting minutes and resolutions for signature

  • Maintain electronic minute books including summaries of Board and Committee actions

  • Track director meeting attendance

  • Coordinate with internal colleagues (Board Coordinator, audio visual team, Office of the CEO, etc.) as needed to prepare for and address needs of Board and Committee meetings.

  • Maintain complete, accurate and organized files and trackers related to corporate governance matters.

  • Manage Board compensation processes, including coordinating with other internal departments to verify that correct amounts are paid and complete and accurate records and documentation are kept.

  • Assist with production of proxy statement (including revising annual D&O questionnaire and reviewing submissions), annual report and sustainability report; Assist with annual stockholder meeting process.

Qualifications & Experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience as a corporate paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department.

  • Corporate governance or board of directors experience at a publicly traded company is highly preferred.

  • Experience handling SEC/public company reporting or environmental, social, governance (ESG) reporting a plus.

  • College degree

  • Proficient with standard document creation and business communication software, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe (Adobesign), Zoom, DocuSign, One Drive, Sharepoint, etc.

  • Experience with Diligent Board Books a plus

  • Experience with hcue a plus

  • Experience with EDGAR a plus

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at   along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $58,450.00 - $108,550.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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