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Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Allergan, Inc Apr 30,2018 Apr 06,2018 Location USA New York City NY
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In-House

Legal Staff

Corporate - General

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Legal Specialist The candidate will be responsible for dissemination and preparation of materials for the Company’s Board of Directors, facilitating communications with the Company’s Board of Directors and senior management and assisting with the preparation and filing of the Company’s SEC filings. Will prepare materials for the meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and Board committees, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and Board books. Prepare and disseminate D&O questionnaires and biographies for inclusion in the Company’s public disclosures. Coordinate with Company’s Irish Company Secretary to acilitate Company shareholder meetings in Ireland, including by preparing materials, coordinating with vendors and interfacing with shareholders. Prepare and file Section 16 reports for, and track the equity holdings of, the Company’s directors and officers. Work with the Company’s tax, treasury, HR, stock administration and communications functions in relation to the Company’s publicly traded shares, including by notifying the Company’s employees of restricted trading windows, working with the treasury and communications teams to facilitate dividend and tax payments, and making required notifications to the NYSE in respect of dividends. Coordinate the Company’s shareholder outreach initiatives, including by scheduling and tracking meetings with investors and disseminating materials to investors. Manage the company’s corporate calendar, which includes dates of Board and Committee meetings, required filings, dividend payments and trading window notifications. Prepare annual meeting written consents and director and officer change resolutions for the Company’s US subsidiaries. Coordinate logistics for the Company’s Board and shareholder meetings, including by organizing meeting location, accommodations and travel. Light administrative work, including management of corporate governance-related invoices, coordination of travel arrangements, preparation and coordination of signature pages, preparation of binders.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have 5+ years of relevant work experience in a corporate governance legal/paralegal function. Excellent organizational skills (including the ability to prioritize projects and meet tight deadlines) is preferred.Experience interfacing with Board members, senior executives and investor is preferred. Experience with SEC filings, including Section 16 filing is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required. Paralegal certificate is preferred. Must be an experienced professional responsible for supporting Allergan’s Executive Director—Corporate Affairs on corporate governance matters.

Additional info

Ref. 178876

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