Description
We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to support a legal team focusing on corporate governance and securities matters. The position will report directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities, but will work very closely with other team members, internal clients, and the SVP & Associate General Counsel.
Responsibilities:
- Manage various domestic subsidiary matters, including formations, dissolutions, conversions, drafting of governing documents, and state/jurisdictional filings.
- Support Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.
- Prepare and review D&O questionnaires and related party updates.
- Assist with director and officer onboarding and off boarding.
- Assist with document production for SOX compliance, internal audits, and other special projects.
- Provide information and organize detailed records for SEC filings, including the Proxy Statement and Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
- Prepare and file executive officer "Section 16" filings.
- Assist with securities matters, including releases of restricted stock and related opinions, often in support of mergers and acquisitions.
- Help develop, implement, and continually improve policies, processes, and procedures.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of applicable experience as a paralegal in corporate and/or M&A practice areas, preferably with a law firm or in-house legal department at a large company.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be extremely detail-oriented and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of public company governance requirements, organizational documents, and corporate entity structures.
- Team player who takes initiative and can quickly pivot tasks throughout the day.
- Ability to build positive relationships with management, directors, other legal teams, and administrative staff as necessary to perform duties and achieve goals.
- Ability to use, or quickly learn, Diligent Boards, iManage, Docusign, Adobe, and Google Workspace programs.
The typical base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $113,500 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $90,200 - $124,000 annually.