Securities Paralegal
Key Responsibilities
- Administer Board and Committee meeting platforms (e.g., Diligent Boards), provide training, and technical support.
- Coordinate scheduling, agendas, and materials for Board and Committee meetings; attend select meetings and prepare minutes and written consents.
- Handle communications with directors, senior management, and officers regarding Board and Committee matters.
- Prepare and file NYSE-required documents (e.g., dividend notices, officer/director lists, affirmations, stockholder meeting notices); assist with stockholder and transfer agent requests.
- Support SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, Section 16 reports, Forms 10-K/10-Q, proxy statements, and D&O questionnaires; liaise with financial printers and auditors.
- Assist with securities offerings, due diligence, and periodic governance reporting.
- Organize logistics and materials for the Annual Stockholder Meeting.
- Coordinate quarterly auditor requests and representation letters; provide Board updates.
- Collaborate with Investor Relations to maintain governance documentation on the company website.
- Conduct legal and governance research; draft and review legal documents and contracts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Strong knowledge of SEC and NYSE regulations and corporate legal requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and board management tools (e.g., Diligent Boards).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills; ability to convey complex concepts to non-legal audiences.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative approach.
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