Senior Corporate Paralegal

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

We are seeking a highly skilled, collaborative Senior Corporate Paralegal to provide a full range of support to the corporate legal team and other cross functional partners in matters including debt reporting and compliance, board matters and corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, entity management, and other general corporate matters.

You may be a good fit if you are inquisitive, meticulous, and can succeed as part of a dynamic, high-performing, and collaborative team.

You will report to EA's Senior Counsel, Corporate and work a hybrid work model 3 days in office based out of Los Angeles, CA, Redwood City, CA, Kirkland, WA, OR Vancouver, Canada.

Role Scope

Debt Reporting and Compliance

• Help with ongoing debt reporting and compliance, including preparation and delivery of compliance certificates, financial reporting, and required notices.
• Support updates, changes, and amendments to debt documents as needed.

Corporate Governance

• Serve as primary owner of EA's entity management system and drive a variety of intercompany transactions, including the formation, maintenance and dissolution of domestic and certain global subsidiaries, preparation of resolutions authorizing various transactions and other governance matters; maintain database for EA legal entities and manage filings, including though corporate agents.
• Maintain books and records for Corporate Secretarial office.
• Draft and review corporate documents and forms, including responses to KYC and other requests, interacting with internal and external partners.
• Help manage relationships with associated legal service providers.
• Help with, obtain and distribute notarizations, apostilles, legalized documents, certified copies, corporate filings and other corporate documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, and Incentive Administration.

M&A

• Support mergers and acquisitions, investments and corporate finance activity, including data room management, discrete due diligence, preparation of corporate resolutions, assisting with closing documents, obtaining required signatures, and assisting with post-closing integration and administration.
• Work with other members of the legal team and other company functional departments on special projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience working as a corporate paralegal.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience.
• Notary certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, legal entity management, and related software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately, track deliverables, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate complex information concisely, and exhibit impeccable integrity and reasoned analysis.
• Navigates changing priorities and maintains focus while working within an evolving environment.
• Flexible and willing to work atypical hours as necessary for purposes of collaborating with global partners.
• Commitment to building positive working relationships with internal functions across the United States, around the globe and external partners.
• Comfort communicating with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel a couple of times annually.
• Seeks opportunities to learn new skills to enhance personal development.
• Must manage commitments independently, proactively identify solutions, and deliver high-quality work product.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$77,700 - $107,900 CAD

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$85,800 - $130,800 USD

• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$82,200 - $106,400 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

General Information

Locations: Los Angeles - Del Rey, California, United States of America 

• Location: Redwood City
• State: California
• Country: United States of America

• Location: Kirkland
• State: Washington
• Country: United States of America

• Location: Vancouver
• State: British Columbia
• Country: Canada

Role ID

216419

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Legal

Work Model

Hybrid