Senior Corporate Paralegal

Fortive

Senior Paralegal managing governance and compliance of domestic and international subsidiaries at Fortive Corporation. Facilitating corporate governance and collaborating with teams for effective subsidiary management.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeEverett • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the governance and compliance of the company’s domestic and international subsidiaries.
Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, maintain corporate records, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective subsidiary management.
Oversee the lifecycle of subsidiaries, including formation, dissolution, mergers, and name changes.
Collaborate with external counsel and registered agents to manage filings, certifications, and other legal requirements for subsidiaries.
Work closely with the finance, tax, and compliance teams to address entity-related needs and resolve issues.
Develop and implement best practices for subsidiary governance and management processes.
Assist in organizing and posting board meeting materials.
Manage the execution and retention of board and shareholder minutes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on subsidiary management and corporate governance.
Familiarity with domestic and international entity management processes and compliance requirements.
Proficiency with entity management software and tools (e.g., Diligent Entities, GEMS, or similar).
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate governancesubsidiary managemententity managementcompliance requirementslegal filingsmergersdissolutionformationboard meeting materialsshareholder minutes

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementability to manage multiple prioritiesproblem-solvingcollaborationstakeholder managementadaptability

Certifications

associate degreebachelor's degree