Corporate Paralegal

The Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal reports to the VP, General Counsel & Senior Compliance Officer, and supports the day-to-day operations and functions in providing legal support on public company securities compliance, public company reporting and corporate governance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the planning, scheduling and preparation of materials (agenda, minutes and resolutions) for Board of Director meetings. Manage the distribution of materials to Board members.
• Assist in preparing and filing SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Conduct research and make recommendations related to SEC and NYSE filings, securities laws and governance practices.
• Assist with the management of certain of the Company’s policies, including insider trading, related party transactions, and disclosure. Ensure compliance with insider trading policies by tracking and reporting stock transactions for Section 16 insiders.
• Create and maintain organized files, records, contact lists, and databases to ensure the efficient operation of the Corporate Secretary’s office. Implement and manage systems to improve efficiency and workflow.
• Maintain and update corporate ownership records, including stock ledgers and equity compensation documentation.
• Update and draft corporate governance and compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide legal support for the team’s review of certain internal and external corporate communications and investor relations materials.
• Assist with matters relating to share issuances including drafting of letters and Rule 144 and other opinions to stock transfer agent and communicating with various state and local agencies.
• Interface with and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders as related to corporate governance matters.
• Support other special projects within the Securities and Governance legal department groups, including organization, review and project management related to corporate subsidiaries and board matters.
• Provide general paralegal support as time allows.

Education and/or Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a corporate governance or securities paralegal, and board support preferably in a public company.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, corporate governance practices, and public company compliance.
• Experience managing board governance activities, including preparing board materials, drafting resolutions, and maintaining governance documentation.
• Proficiency with corporate governance platforms, specifically Workiva, and the SEC’s EDGAR filing system, ComputerShare, and Diligent.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The SR Group (US), Inc. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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