Legal Entity Management Specialist

About the role

The Entity Management Specialist supports the governance and compliance of Sysco’s U.S. legal entities. Reporting to the Global Entity Manager, this role is responsible for executing required filings, maintaining accurate corporate records, and ensuring entities remain in good standing across all jurisdictions. The role partners closely with the Global Entity Management team and cross-functional stakeholders to respond to inquiries, manage changes, and uphold the integrity of entity data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and submission of annual reports in partnership with CSC and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Execute ad hoc state filings, including new entity qualifications and other jurisdictional requirements
• Prepare and process event-driven documentation (e.g., officer/manager appointments and resignations, dividend declarations), including related filings
• Maintain and update corporate records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness
• Oversee the lifecycle of DBA registrations, including new registrations, renewals, and terminations
• Monitor Corporate Tracking Service notifications from CSC and determine required actions to maintain entity good standing
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal inquiries related to U.S. entities, including requests for corporate documents, officer/director information, and entity data
• Partner with internal teams, external vendors (CSC), and Secretary of State offices to resolve issues and ensure compliance
• Prepare and submit PACA license renewals, including updates as needed, through the USDA ePACA portal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate, legal, or law firm environment supporting entity management or corporate governance
• Experience managing multi-state filings and corporate compliance activities preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program preferred
• Current notary commission (Texas) preferred

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structured, reliable records

Benefits

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Overview

At Sysco, we are the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team.

Affirmative Action Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.