Job Title: Senior Corporate Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing documentation for board of director and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and information packages for Board members.
- Maintain corporate and subsidiary minute books.
- Prepare, process, and maintain statutory and regulatory filings and records, such as formations, articles of incorporation, bylaws, state qualification filings, annual reports, and proxies.
- Prepare subsidiary consents and resolutions, including those related to annual meetings, stockholders, and board actions.
- Support corporate restructurings by assisting with the formation, merger, or dissolution of entities.
- Assist in preparing Proxy Statements, SEC Reports, and Section 16 requirements, collaborating closely with stock administration and finance on disclosures.
- Prepare Forms 3, 4, and 5 for Section 16 officers and directors and maintain EDGAR access codes.
- Support the proxy solicitation process, including the development of proxy timelines and backup materials; work with the company’s transfer agent and stock administration on shareholder record keeping.
- Support and administer D&O questionnaires.
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other major transaction closings.
- Assist in legal department SOX processes and documentation.
- Establish and maintain legal files.
- Arrange for the execution of key agreements by the company’s officers and directors.
- Interface with internal groups (., Finance, Tax, Treasury) and external groups (outside counsel and auditors) to provide corporate information and general corporate assistance.
- Assist the sustainability group with disclosure and record-keeping matters.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a combination of law firm and in-house settings preferred.
- Familiarity with corporate entity formation, maintenance, and governance.
- Experience with board and committee meeting preparation.
- Paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five to seven years of corporate, executive-level related experience.
- Ability to work independently on a variety of projects and tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Notary Public.
- Experience with Boardvantage board portal.
- Experience with Workiva SEC filing system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Good business judgment and high ethical standards.
- Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and practice-related software.
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written.
- Great organizational skills are required.
- Strong administrative skills and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
- Team player.
Salary Information:
- Expected base pay range is $46 - $70 per hour.
- The starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefits:
- A total compensation package is offered, which includes a base salary, bonus, and equity.
- Health and financial well-being are part of the package, including flexible time off, 401k, a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, and paid time off to volunteer.
- Questions about benefits packages (health or financial) can be addressed during the interview process.
Legal Considerations:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
- Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact the HR Helpdesk.
