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Senior Paralegal - Corporate
- Ally (Lansing, MI)
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General information
**Ref #** 19613
**Remote?** No
Ally and Your Career
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Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?
The Opportunity
The Senior Paralegal - Corporate will work collaboratively with teammates within the Corporate Secretary’s Office and across the company to support Ally’s corporate-governance and securities-law compliance responsibilities at both the public-company and subsidiary levels.
In office role with hybrid schedule, Ally work location Detroit MI
The Work Itself
* Support all aspects of Board and Board committee meetings, but primarily material preparation, collection, assembly, and distribution.
* Support activities related to Ally’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
* Serve as the primary administrator of Ally’s board portal, Diligent Boards.
* Assist in the facilitation of annual D&O questionnaires and self-evaluations.
* Draft and circulate written consents.
* Draft meeting scripts and minutes.
* Assist in director-education activities.
* Assist in director and executive officer on- and off-boarding and related tasks.
* Manage annual governance requirements for various subsidiaries.
* Assist with legal entity management tasks, including entity formations, mergers, dissolutions, and assumed name filings.
* Prepare delegations of authority and support requests related to signing authority.
* Manage requests for corporate information and prepare certifications.
* Respond to requests for information required for regulatory examinations and internal and external audits.
* Support securities law compliance matters, such as securities offerings, Section 16, and New York Stock Exchange requirements.
* Assist in maintaining corporate records.
* Assist with special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
The Skills You Bring
* 3+ years of relevant paralegal experience required, in-house experience preferred.
* Bachelors degree and paralegal certification from an ABA-approved paralegal program required.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat and willingness to learn new software skills. Experience with Diligent Boards, hCue, NetDocs, and/or SharePoint a plus.
* Must be detail oriented, highly organized, proactive, and possess a strong work ethic.
* Impeccable record-keeping skills.
* Analytical thinker with the ability to make quick, sound judgements.
* Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong follow-up.
* Ability to work comfortably, expeditiously, and efficiently while providing support to Board members and executives.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Willing to work beyond normal business hours, when needed.
* Willing to travel on occasion to attend Board meetings.
How We'll Have Your Back
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Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally’s total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:
* Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
* Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
* Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
* Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
* Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.
Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
_Base Pay Range:_
An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.
**Emerging:** 70000
**Experienced:** 95000
**Expert:** 120000
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan
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