SD Worx is a dynamic and rapidly growing HR solutions provider committed to innovation and excellence. With a proven track record of success, we are seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Paralegal to join our Specialised Legal team.

As Corporate Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in the corporate housekeeping of SD Worx subsidiaries in primarily Italy but also others across Europe. You will also be supporting SD Worx’s M&A team in merger and acquisitions activities and other strategic corporate projects throughout Europe.

 This role requires a proactive, initiative-driven individual who can critically assess situations, ask the right questions, and confidently contribute to meetings. You will become part of a dynamic, multinational legal team. The current corporate legal team works from Belgium (HQ), Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Mauritius and United Kingdom and consists of 25 legal counsels in different expert areas.

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SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. SD Worx’s +7000 employees operate in countries all over Europe and in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent.

Which key responsibilities will you have?

• the corporate housekeeping of the SD Worx group companies, including the preparations and follow-up of:

  • annual (and other) general meetings, meetings of board of directors, etc.

  • restructurings (liquidations, mergers, transfers, etc.)

  • changes in composition of board of directors;

  • Management of specific proxies | signature authority;

  • Maintaining the shareholders’ registers;

  • Maintaining the corporate housekeeping document management tool (“corporify”).

• Preparing and fulfilling legal formalities (e.g. register of legal entities, publication requirements, UBO requirements, KYC questions, various legal formalities (legalisation, apostille, etc.)).

• Draft, follow-up and maintain the SD Worx intercompany agreements, together with finance colleagues.

• Assisting the M&A team with the necessary information, documents, etc.

• Acting as an ambassador for external parties as notaries, law firm, statutory auditors, etc.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of templates, legal processes and best practices.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the legal department.

What do you need for this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in law, degree in paralegal studies or equivalent through experience.

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position in a large company, law firm or consultancy firm.

·         Effective communication skills in English and Italian (orally and in writing). Sound knowledge of another language for application in deals across Europe is considered to be a plus;

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong interest in legal tech/innovation in your field;

·         Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

·         Organizational skills that allow you to plan and prioritize projects;

·         Proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Hands-on and can-do mentality;

·         Be a team player, yet able to work autonomously;

·         High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow;

·         Be open to occasional travel within Europe.

What we offer you:

·         A competitive salary and benefits package

·         The autonomy and flexibility to take ownership of your work.

·         Excellent exposure to interesting and challenging work within an international, ever-expanding company.

From the start you will be engaged in your team, where we share knowledge, talents and celebrate our differences. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. We welcome you in a dynamic, fast-growing team that:

·         Cares about work and life and values a warm atmosphere and open communication

·         Encourages ownership, initiative and creativity and personal development through coaching and training.

·         Hybrid working - with the possibilities of flexible working hours, homework, working from other offices,... you can organize your own work.

We value a healthy and happy life and facilitate that through a wide range of benefits and activities.

SD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life.