Paralegal Compliance and M&A

Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services. Our work helps to protect people’s health and prosperity and contributes to a safe and just society, by providing deep insights and knowledge to professionals. We are committed to complying with laws, regulations and internal policies and conducting business with integrity; the way we conduct business is as important as the results we achieve.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Paralegal Compliance and M&A to join Wolters Kluwer’s global legal and compliance organization at the company’s corporate office.

About this role

In this role you will be a member of our Global Law and Compliance Department (GLCD) and support both the Ethics & Compliance team and the M&A team within the GLCD. Your main focus will be coordinating administrative processes and ensuring proper documentation. To be successful in this position, it is important that you are hands-on and highly organized. If you are passionate about business ethics & compliance and complex M&A transactions, this is a great opportunity to make an impact at Wolters Kluwer.

This position reports directly to the Compliance & Sustainability Director and has a functional reporting line to the Associate General Counsel, M&A. The Paralegal will work closely with both the EMEA M&A team and the divisional and functional lawyers on Corporate Compliance and EMEA M&A matters.

Your key responsibilities related to Corporate Compliance

Organize and maintain compliance policies, such as code of conduct and related policies, in the document management system;Manage the lifecycle of compliance policies, including ensuring periodic reviews and publication to internal and external audiences;Monitor the shared Ethics & Compliance team mailbox;Support with responding to questions and providing pre-approvals on ethics & compliance matters and maintain the registry of approvals;Assist with anti-bribery and anti-corruption third party due diligence;Assist with trade sanctions screening activities;Ensure the Ethics & Compliance information on the intranet and company website is kept up to date;Support the team with employee training and communication activities, such as creating training completion reports, keeping communication materials updated, and coordinating translations;Assist the Ethics & Compliance team with other matters as needed.

Your key responsibilities related to M&A

Conduct due diligence on potential transactions by reviewing corporate records, contracts, financials, and public filings of target companies;Assist with the management of closing checklists, document tracking, and ensuring completion of all closing conditions;Coordinate the execution and delivery of closing documents and manage post-closing matters;Organize and maintain electronic and physical transactional files, including managing virtual data rooms and ensuring secure handling of sensitive documents;Conduct UCC, lien, and other public record searches to support the legal team in evaluating potential risks;Prepare and file required corporate documents with government agencies;Serve as a key liaison between internal teams, outside counsel, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth and timely communication during transactions;Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in the preparation, review, and execution of M&A documents, including purchase agreements, ancillary agreements and other closing documents;Assist with general corporate governance matters and other paralegal duties as needed.

We understand this is an extensive list of responsibilities. We don’t expect you to master all these requirements, but if you are flexible and open to learn new skills, we are happy to train you on the job. 

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or another related field;Experience with negotiating NDAs is a plus;Excellent project management and organizational skills;Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, working both collaboratively and independently;Time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment;Strong attention to detail;Proficiency in document management systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint;Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch, both oral and written;High level of personal integrity, curiosity, humility, and good judgment.

Our offer

You will be part of an inspiring, diverse, global workforce and join the Global Law and Compliance Department at Wolters Kluwer’s global headquarters in Alphen aan den Rijn. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with experienced individuals who are ready to share their knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself on a personal and professional level in a dynamic and international setting.

We offer you a fulltime job of 36 hours per week with a competitive salary. The company has a strong reputation for good work-life balance. Hybrid working, combining the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in the office is a concept we embrace. Although we prefer to spend more time together than apart, for this role you can work up to 3 days from home. Furthermore, a laptop, smartphone, generous contribution to your pension, and a commitment to invest in your personal development are also part of the package. 

For more information about our products and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Contact

Rasi Fawaz - Senior Corporate Recruiter

Email: Rasi.fawaz@wolterskluwer.com