Paralegal Corporate Governance

Sazerac Company OverviewBuild your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year!

Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe Paralegal – Corporate Governance supports corporate governance and legal entity management activities across the organization's domestic and international subsidiaries. This role is responsible for preparing governance documentation, maintaining corporate records, tracking compliance requirements, and coordinating across Legal, Tax, Finance, and Treasury to ensure timely and accurate execution of entity-related activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and maintain corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and governance documentationDraft routine resolutions, minutes, and written consents using approved templatesCoordinate execution of documents and ensure fully executed copies are retainedTrack statutory filing requirements and deadlines and coordinate completion with internal teams and external vendorsMaintain and update legal entity organizational charts based on information provided by stakeholdersCoordinate entity formations, dissolutions, and related changes with outside counsel and internal teamsSupport due diligence, UBO, and KYC requests by gathering and organizing required informationPrepare documentation related to capital transactions and other governance matters using information provided by Finance, Tax, or TreasuryMaintain records of treasury and banking documentation, including credit agreements and authorizationsQualifications/RequirementsRequiredBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in legal studies, business, or related field7+ years of experience in corporate governanceStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong written communication skillsPreferredExperience in a multinational organizationExperience working with entity management systems (e.g., Diligent, CSC Entity Manager)Familiarity with Secretary of State filings and corporate compliance requirements across U.S. jurisdictionsExperience working with external vendorsWorking RelationshipsLegal (attorneys and Legal Ops leadership)Tax and Finance teamsTreasuryExternal counsel and vendors