Walton Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial leader to join the team as Manager of the Corporate Records Team. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to oversee a team that supports corporate legal and general regulatory compliance activities. Among other things, your team will create, maintain, and dissolves legal entities and support regulatory compliance, filings, and reporting related to those entities.
About the Position / What you will do
As a valued leader with the Legal Department, youll oversee a top-notch team and ensure that legal entities remain in good legal standing in accordance with the requirements of their applicable jurisdictions and that the entities fulfill any required corporate governance obligations, including appointments of officers, meetings, approvals, and regulatory filings and related reporting. Youll also have an opportunity, from time to time, to manage other projects related to general regulatory compliance and reporting matters. Your team will be responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining an archive or repository of key business contracts, documents, filings, and other records for Walton Enterprises and related entities.
Responsibilities
Form and maintain legal entities, including maintaining all required corporate records and documents pertaining to such entities
Ensure that all corporate entity-related records and documents are maintained on a technological platform that enables the ready retrieval and use of such records for any required business purposes
Develop, administer, and maintain a central document repository/archive for key contracts, documents, and agreements
Collaborate with internal and external business partners to ensure that all corporate records needs and projects are timely satisfied and completed
Support attestation of certain corporate documents
Support compliance with corporate formalities for legal entities, including compliance with applicable state and federal law, corporate bylaws, LLC operating agreements, etc. (e.g., appointments of officers, preparation of regulatory filings)
Stay current on evolving governance laws, regulations, rules, and best practices
Support clients with the production of relevant documentation pertaining to corporate entities
Support the execution of corporate documents on behalf of entities
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients on corporate entity matters
Serve as a liaison between Walton Enterprises and other regulated entities affiliated with Walton Enterprises regarding corporate entity and records matters and other compliance and regulatory matters
Oversee projects and deliverables from time to time related to regulatory compliance and reporting
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of various corporate governance and compliance-related policies, processes, and initiatives from time to time
Assist in articulating a vision and inspire the Corporate Records team, including providing direction, leadership, and development to associates on the team, while mentoring and coaching staff at all levels
Develop and align the Corporate Records team around critical priorities to ensure world class service levels to internal and external clients
Collaborate across all parts of the organization on key strategic initiatives and projects that require legal entity support preparing
Who we are looking for
Qualifications required for your success
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and record management databases
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Self-motivated, strategic thinker who anticipates future issues and opportunities, recommending innovative and practical solutions to complicated and varied problems
Demonstrated proficiency in accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through on assigned tasks
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
10+ years of total work experience preferred, including corporate paralegal or other relevant in-house legal, compliance, or records management experience
Bachelors degree preferred
Supervisory management experience
Compliance and regulatory/financial reporting experience
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
About the Legal Department
The Walton Enterprises legal team provides legal advice to the Walton family and its interests in several areas. These areas include estate planning, compliance, investment activity, asset acquisition, and charitable efforts. In addition to the family, the legal team also advises the Walton Family Foundation, each family members individual foundations, and each family members for-profit entities.
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Waltons family.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Basic Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and record management databases
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Self-motivated, strategic thinker who anticipates future issues and opportunities, recommending innovative and practical solutions to complicated and varied problems
Demonstrated proficiency in accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through on assigned tasks
