Corporate Governance Paralegal

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with Board/Committee meeting planning and preparations, including developing related materials (i.e., meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, etc.)
• Maintain legal and Board-related databases and systems (i.e., Diligent Board etc.)
• Prepare & review D&O questionnaires and Board/Committee evaluations
• Assist with variety of other governance related items, including policies and procedures, executive and director stock ownership and compensation matters. Support tracking of insider stock holdings and communicating with transfer agents, brokers and preparing any related filings/forms, blackout period notifications and trading clearance procedures
• Prepare timeline for proxy statement and work with third party vendors for proxy preparation and solicitation process
• Cross-functional interaction at all levels, including senior executives, board members, HR, investor relations and finance teams on corporate and compliance matters; Additional assistance in M&A and capital markets activities, such as due diligence and related project management tasks as needed;
• Leverage technology tools (Adobe Pro, Teams, Microsoft Office, and Workiva) to streamline legal processes and filings;
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year degree
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a corporate & securities paralegal in an in-house legal environment
• Paralegal Certificate a plus

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to efficiently manage changing priorities, and the ability to effectively advance multiple projects under tight timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals at all levels inside and outside of the organization in a positive and effective manner
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex workplace, with a keen interest in learning on the job and expanding skill set
• Able to work independently while showing initiative and exercising good judgment
• Versatile, flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic
• Proficiency with CSC entity management, Diligent and Workiva tools preferred