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Corporate Paralegal

Position Intro

Linden Research, Inc. dba Linden Lab develops platforms that empower people to create, share, and benefit from virtual experiences. Founded in 1999, the company first launched Second Life, the groundbreaking virtual world enjoyed by millions around the globe, in 2003, which has since gone on to boast nearly two billion user creations and a vibrant $500 million (USD) economy.

Tilia Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linden Research, Inc., and a licensed money transmitter in the U.S. Tilia enables publishers of video games and virtual worlds to create in-world economies and monetize user interaction. Built from the ground up to be robust, flexible, and secure, Tilia powers virtual economies of leading and cutting-edge publishers with hundreds of millions of dollars in circulation.

Primary Functions

Linden Lab is looking for an experienced paralegal to support the company’s exciting growth as the leader in payments for virtual worlds and in-world economies. Your mission-critical contributions will further the company’s exciting growth as the leader in payments for virtual worlds and in-world economies.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day management of corporate governance and due diligence matters, which may include but is not limited to, preparing and maintaining certain regulatory filings, preparing and maintaining corporate entity records and entity organization charts, and preparing and maintaining any other required documentation for money services business (MSB)/money transmitter (MT) annual renewals and related reporting requirements.
• Work closely with finance, legal, and compliance teams and outside counsel for corporate governance and due diligence matters, which may include but is not limited to, matters pertaining to MSBs/MTs and responding to inquiries from and periodic examinations by regulatory agencies.
• Assist with coordination and preparation for state and federal regulatory exams and audits.
• Develop, organize, and oversee contract management and corporate records systems.
• Process and manage subpoenas and information requests, including collection of requested documents and preparation of responses.
• Draft and review form consulting, non-disclosure and license agreements.
• Conduct legal, regulatory, and factual research.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiarity with reporting requirements pertaining to MSBs/MTs (a plus).
• Ability to multitask and reorder priorities.
• Work well under pressure, independently, and on a team.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communications skills.
• Flexibility and ability to proactively assume responsibility and adapt quickly to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with regulatory requirements of licensed money transmitters, including applying for licenses, renewals, filing reports.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic training experience.
• Paralegal certificate (a plus).

Experience

• 5+ years at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience with NMLS a plus

Travel Requirements

No travel required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use the computer and communicate with coworkers in an office environment. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit to complete work and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Linden Lab seeks to maintain a diverse and welcoming workplace; therefore candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Fine Print

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.