Senior Paralegal, Governance and Compliance (6022)

Requisition ID: 6022

Job Title: Senior Paralegal, Governance and Compliance

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;

• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;

• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. 

The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:  This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership:  All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer.  If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date.  The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee’s job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements.  New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The role

 The successful applicant will serve as a Senior Paralegal in Avanos’ Legal Department, focusing on providing corporate governance, SEC compliance and transactional support.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary paralegal managing corporate governance, SEC compliance and board matters.

• Prepare minutes, consents and resolutions to authorize corporate activities.

• Prepare documents and communications needed for annual meetings and elections of officers and directors.

• Assist with the preparation and review of the company’s SEC filings, including Forms 3 and 4, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements.

• Assist with the legal aspects of Avanos’ transactional activities, including preparation of closing certificates and related filings.

• Provide information, copies of documents, and certificates to a wide range of internal and external clients including Tax, Finance, Payroll, HR, and Treasury Departments, as well as vendors, clients, outside counsel and internal counsel.

• Entity management and corporate services, including incorporations, amendments, qualifications, withdrawals, name changes, and tracking registrations/ filing reports.

• Integrate new acquisitions into client structure by adopting standard by-laws, officers and directors, changing names, updating contracts, etc.

• Obtain apostilles and other legalizations of corporate records and other documents.

• Maintain corporate books and records, databases of legal entities.

• Maintain and renew business licenses, review contracts and other documents.

• Assist with managing process, billing, and budgeting for above activities

 Your qualifications

 Required:

• Bachelor's degree Bachelor's or the equivalent years of work experience.

• Paralegal certificate and degree or coursework in area of business or law preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a corporate paralegal including at least 4 years of prior public company and related corporate and securities law experience in-house.

• In-depth experience with the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 3 and 4, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements.

• Experience supporting M&A, financing and other transactions, including preparation of closing certificates and related filings.

• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail and strong computer skills (MS Word, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint and general database management). 

• Experience utilizing Workiva for filings and BoardVantage or similar platform preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of Westlaw and EDGARpro.

• Strong project management and legal research and writing experience.

• Strong experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, efficiently coordinating work activities and achieving quick turnaround without compromising quality.

 Personal Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.

• Good business acumen with sound judgment and ability to provide business partners with timely and appropriately risk balanced advice and guidance.

• Ability to think ahead and anticipate issues before they arise. Proactively seek improvements to processes/systems and sees projects through to completion.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills. Work efficiently and can switch gears quickly if projects need to be set aside for high priority escalations and urgent matters.

• Experience working independently with limited required direction and guidance on simultaneous complex projects with multiple teams/stakeholders.

• Team player with ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

Salary Range:

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $86,657. - $144,503. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

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