Corporate Paralegal
A publicly traded industrial technology company is seeking an experienced Corporate, Securities & M&A Paralegal to support its legal department. This role will assist with SEC reporting and compliance, corporate governance matters, subsidiary management, board and committee support, and domestic and international M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a public company legal function and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and other securities-related documents.
- Support corporate governance activities, including board and committee meetings, preparation of meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, and maintenance of corporate records.
- Manage domestic and international subsidiary records, entity formations, dissolutions, annual filings, and governance documentation.
- Assist attorneys with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, closing coordination, and post-closing integration activities.
- Maintain corporate records and legal entity databases.
- Support insider trading compliance, equity administration, and related corporate policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with external counsel, internal stakeholders, and business teams on various corporate legal matters.
- Conduct legal and corporate research and assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably with a publicly traded company or law firm.
- Experience supporting SEC reporting, corporate governance, and transactional matters.
- Familiarity with public company compliance requirements and board processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Background
- Public company securities and governance experience.
- M&A transaction support experience.
- Experience managing domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Familiarity with stock administration, insider trading compliance, and SEC filings.
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