Corporate Governance Specialist (Paralegal)

About the role

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. The McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. (MMS) Legal Department is seeking an experienced, highly organized Corporate Governance Specialist to join its Corporate Governance & Strategic Transactions (CG&ST) pillar.

This role primarily will support the Company’s Board of Directors and Committee governance and operations, as well as entity management. In addition, the successful candidate will help build the governance infrastructure, processes, and controls necessary to operate as an independent public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of agendas and preparation and publication of materials for MMS and subsidiary Board meetings and MMS Committee meetings
• Administer and continuously improve the Company’s Board portal and governance technology platforms to support efficient and secure Board and Committee communications
• Draft minutes, resolutions, written consents, and other corporate governance documents
• Establish and maintain governance policies, procedures, and controls to support public-company readiness and ongoing governance compliance
• Manage director onboarding, questionnaires, and governance processes
• Serve as a trusted liaison among directors, executives, legal leadership, external advisors, and internal stakeholders, helping ensure effective communication and governance execution
• Lead enterprise entity-management activities and maintain accurate records for domestic and international subsidiaries, including entities established in connection with corporate restructuring, separation, acquisition, and financing activities
• Manage the company’s entity management system
• Coordinate with registered agents, outside counsel, tax, finance, and other stakeholders to maintain legal-entity compliance across applicable domestic and international jurisdictions
• Support Securities-law and public-company governance activities, including SEC filings, disclosure processes, and Board-related reporting requirements

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance at an NYSE or Nasdaq-listed Fortune 500 company

Skills

• Proficient in communicating with executives, directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders
• Efficiency in working both independently and collaboratively, with a proven record of building strong working relationships in a matrixed enterprise environment
• High level facilitation, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines
• Excellent judgment in identifying, synthesizing, and raising issues to leaders for resolution
• Ability to handle multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines with minimal supervision
• Comfortable with need for heightened discretion and confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Benefits
• Bonus Program
• Hybrid work model
• Up to 25% travel

Pay

Our Base Pay Range for this position $78,800 - $131,300

In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.