Corporate Paralegal

About FGS Global

FGS Global (“FGS”) is the preeminent global communications and public affairs consultancy, with approximately 1,600 professionals around the world, advising clients as they navigate complex situations and reputational challenges. FGS Global partners with the world’s most influential leaders to move minds and markets. Working where business, government, and public opinion intersect, we advise CEOs, boards, and leadership teams at the most consequential moments. Our expertise spans strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management, and data-driven digital engagement. Across 31 global offices, our partners draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity, act with confidence, and lead with trust.

Position Overview

FGS Global is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Paralegal to join the firm’s Global Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will provide high-level support to our Chief Legal Officer and other members of the team. This position will be based in either the firm’s Washington, D.C. or New York office on an in-person hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and minute books, managing subsidiaries, preparing for board meetings, drafting resolutions and consents and maintaining compliance-related documents.
• Maintain qualifications, registered agent relationships, and annual report filings for domestic and foreign entities, and updated organizational charts using corporate services provider software.
• Assist with project management and tracking, deadline management and administrative processes, including annual policy review.
• Support stock plan administration, equity issuances, and repurchases, including preparation and submission of securities filings and required disclosures.
• Support counsel with corporate transactions, including acquisitions and restructuring.
• Track litigation matters and manage subpoena compliance, including coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of FINRA disclosures and Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) registrations and reports.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of contract databases, including reviewing and summarizing contractual obligations.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, including finance, investor relations, business operations and corporate development, to jointly manage projects, timelines, and priorities.