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Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive paralegal to support corporate secretarial functions and provide legal assistance to designated lines of business and support functions. This role is integral to maintaining corporate governance standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate law, coordinating law firms and interact with notaries and third party legal vendors, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will interact with Mexico, and Brazil teams, providing support to Argentina and Chile attorneys as well.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Secretarial Support:

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including board and committee minutes, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate annual filings, director/officer changes, and other regulatory submissions across global entities.
• Support the organization and execution of board and shareholder meetings, including agenda preparation and document distribution.
• Maintain entity management systems and ensure data integrity.

Business Line Legal Support:

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys advising specific business units, including drafting and reviewing routine agreements as requested by attorneys, correspondence, and internal memos.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and internal investigations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel to facilitate legal processes.

Compliance & Governance:

• Monitor changes in corporate governance and regulatory requirements and assist in implementing necessary updates.
• Support internal policy reviews and updates in collaboration with legal and compliance teams

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal or law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management systems (e.g., Diligent Entities, Workiva, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Issue Management
• Legal Drafting and Writing
• Problem Solving
• Advisory
• Collaboration
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Prioritization
• Researc