Sr. Paralegal

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Legal Team has an exciting career opportunity for full-time Sr. Paralegal reporting to the Senior Director, Associate Counsel.

The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary:

The Senior Paralegal is a key member of the Legal Department’s corporate governance function, responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of the company’s domestic and international subsidiaries. Working closely with in-house counsel, senior management, and external advisors, the Senior Paralegal manages corporate records, supports public board and committee meetings, entity formation and maintenance, and regulatory filings. The role requires strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multi-jurisdictional matters under the direction and supervision of in-house counsel. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Recordkeeping 

• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and consents for domestic and foreign subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 

• Draft and review various standard corporate documents, including bylaws, resolutions for director and officer changes, operating agreements, and Officer’s Certificates. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures relating to corporate governance and best practices. 

Board & Committee Support 

• Liaise with corporate secretary staff to coordinate and prepare Board and Committee meeting materials for our parent entity (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.), including collecting agendas, preparing draft minutes, and compiling and publishing meeting books in the electronic Board portal.  

Entity Management 

• Lead the formation and dissolution of corporate entities, coordinating among all internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ensure the good standing of domestic and international subsidiaries by maintaining directorships, shareholder registries, and filing annual reports. 

• Maintain an annual compliance calendar to track filing deadlines, renewals, and governance obligations across jurisdictions, with the assistance of external corporate advisors and attorneys. 

Regulatory & Compliance 

• Assist the business with entity information for required filings with governmental agencies, including permits and business licenses. 

• Coordinate the gathering of information required by KYC processes from banks as well as regulatory and licensing agencies. 

Special Projects 

• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned by the legal team, including cross-functional initiatives between the legal team and other departments. 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field or Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program. 
• Experience: Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in a corporate legal environment (in-house or law firm corporate department), including experience with domestic and international subsidiary management. 
• Licensure: Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one, preferred. 

Skills & Competencies 

• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance matters across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Experience with entity-management and electronic Board portals and corporate document/minute-book systems a plus (e.g., Nasdaq BoardVantage / Computershare GEMS). 
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research databases. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. 

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.