Senior Corporate Governance Paralegal, Project Management (Remote)

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Allstate Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Management Senior Consultant II to join our Corporate Governance team. This position will play a critical role in maintaining Allstate’s domestic and international subsidiary entities and supporting a variety of corporate governance initiatives. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of corporate governance or entity management experience, and will be motivated, proactive, highly organized and detail oriented. Key Responsibilities • Manage Allstate’s legal entity structure, including formation, mergers, dissolutions, and state and other local legal regulatory requirements. • Draft and review subsidiary governance documents such as bylaws, operating agreements, meeting minutes, written consents, and annual reports. • Complete licensing and regulatory filings with state and insurance authorities. • Maintain legal entity records and utilize Allstate’s global entity management system. • Document intercompany transactions, including reorganizations, dividends, and liquidations. • Develop templates, tools, and resources to enhance entity management processes. • Conduct legal research and resolve governance issues of varying complexity. • Administer technology platforms (Diligent, SharePoint, Workiva) to support timely and accurate governance documentation. • Contribute to the preparation of proxy statements and ensure compliance with SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) corporate governance requirements • Partner with cross-functional teams to support M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) transactions, entity integration and rationalization, and other key projects. • Contribute to the preparation of proxy statements and ensure compliance with SEC and NYSE corporate governance requirements. Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree • 10+ years of paralegal or corporate governance experience, with 3+ years in entity management at a law firm and/or U.S. publicly traded company (preferred). Skills and Additional Experience • Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills. • Meticulous attention to detail and proofreading abilities. • Proven project management and time management skills. • Collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with executives. • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment, building strong relationships across teams. • A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected. • Advanced proficiency in arenaflex Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint). • Experience with Diligent and global entity management systems. • Curiosity and openness to leveraging emerging technologies (including AI) to drive innovation. • Licensed Notary or willingness to become licensed (experience with remote/electronic notarization a plus). Work Environment & Travel • This position offers a remote/office work environment. While most work can be performed remotely, candidates must, as appropriate, be able to work from an approved Allstate office or an approved Allstate workspace (“pod”), which is a designated collaborative location. • Occasional travel may be required to support business needs. • Candidates located in or near Chicago, IL or Northbrook, IL are encouraged to apply. Supervisory Responsibilities: • This job does not have supervisory duties. Education & Experience (in lieu) • In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered #LI-PC1 Skills Adaptability, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cross-Functional Work, Detail-Oriented, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Licensing, arenaflex PowerPoint, Notarizations, Paralegal Services, Regulatory Filings, Team-Oriented, Teamwork, Time Management Compensation Compensation offered for this role is 70,100.00 - 121,475.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint. It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment. Apply tot his job

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