Corporate Legal & Governance Specialist - Payoneer

Role Summary

Location: Argentina
Hybrid
Full-time

As a Corporate Legal & Governance Specialist, you will oversee corporate governance for Payoneer's existing and new entities in the United States region in managing the corporate portfolio. You will work closely with Employment Counsel, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with local laws, mitigate risks, and align legal strategies with business goals. 

What will you do: 

• Business Registrations: Facilitate and manage business registrations with the Secretary of State (SoS).
• Payroll-Related Registrations: Obtain necessary payroll-related registrations such as Withholding Tax and Unemployment Insurance in relevant states.
• Registered Agent Activation: Activate and maintain registered agent services where applicable, ensuring timely tracking and renewals.
• Workmen’s Compensation and Family Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI): Assist the payroll function in enabling workmen’s compensation and FMLI activations as required.
• Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Activation: Support the payroll function in activating TPAs for registered states and coordinate timely statutory payroll return filings.
• Compliance with Corporate and State Laws: Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate and state legal requirements, including periodic corporate filings (e.g., director changes, share transfers, capital increases) and annual reports.
• Regulatory Engagement: Manage routine interactions with regulatory authorities, respond promptly to notices, and implement corrective measures to ensure closure.
• Statutory Registers and Records: Maintain statutory registers, records, and shareholding structures for all assigned entities.
• Corporate Documentation: Oversee the preparation and management of corporate documents including charters, articles of association, bylaws, and capital-related matters (e.g., capital changes, injection of funds).
• Business Licenses and Permits: Track, renew, and ensure the accuracy of business licenses, permits, and other registrations.
• Intercompany Agreements: Ensure intercompany agreements are established and maintained effectively.
• Board of Directors Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to the board, including preparing materials for meetings, drafting resolutions, and advising on governance best practices.
• Service Provider Management: Oversee relationships with local service providers, such as corporate secretary services, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Compliance Calendar: Develop and maintain a robust compliance calendar to monitor critical deadlines and obligations.

Who you are: 

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree required
• Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in English
• Expertise in Corporate Law: Proven experience in corporate law, particularly for private limited liability companies. 
• Experience in Legal Governance: 3+ years of experience in a global firm, with a focus on legal entity governance and regulatory reporting for European and American entities
• Knowledge of US State and Federal Laws: Strong understanding of legal requirements across different states and federal jurisdictions in the US
• Cross-border Communication: Experience liaising with foreign stakeholders and navigating multi-jurisdictional environments
• Multi-National Exposure: Experience working in large-scale businesses or multinational corporations
• Vendor and Regulatory Management: Proficiency in managing vendor relationships and handling regulatory notices
• Compliance and Reporting: Experience maintaining compliance calendars and managing annual report filings
• Payroll Assistance: Ability to support payroll matters and ensure regulatory compliance

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