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Corporate Paralegal

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Paralegal to provide a full range of support to the corporate legal team in corporate, securities and mergers & acquisitions matters, including public company reporting and securities compliance, board matters and corporate governance, legal entity management, corporate transactions and other general corporate matters.

The ideal candidate is inquisitive, detail oriented, and thrive on a fast-paced, high-performing and collaborative team.

You will report to EA’s Senior Counsel, Corporate and Securities. Location is flexible.

Join us in driving the next revolution in games.

Role Scope

• Help manage the filing of SEC reports (8-K, S-8, Proxy Statement) and review Section 16 filings.
• Coordinate D&O Questionnaire process, including compiling necessary information, disseminating questionnaires and reviewing/archiving completed questionnaires.
• Help with intercompany transactions and entity management, 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 annual report filings, including though corporate agents .
• Support legal aspects of acquisitions, financings and restructurings, including data room management, performing due diligence, assisting with closing documents, obtaining required signatures, assisting with post-closing integration and administration, and any other special projects.
• Maintain books and records for Corporate Secretarial office, including Board and Committee minutes, related parties and other SEC documents.
• Help prepare of documentation for EA’s Annual Meeting and manage relationships with associated service providers.
• Help with, obtain and distribute notarizations, apostilles, legalized documents, certified copies, corporate filings and other corporate documents.
• Work with other members of the legal team and other company functional departments on special projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Stock Administration.

General Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience working as a corporate paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• Notary certification (or willingness to obtain) a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, Workiva, board of directors platforms, legal entity management, and related software.
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong written and verbal communicator, impeccable integrity and good judgment .
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working within a fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities.
• Flexible and willing to work atypical hours as necessary for purposes of meeting filing deadlines.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal functions around the globe and external business partners.
• Comfort communicating with senior executives and Board members.
• Ability to travel (5% of time).
• Desire to learn new skills and knowledge to enhance personal development.
• Must be a self-starter, dependable and take pride in work product.