Corporate Paralegal

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 90000 - 100000

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the legal governance and securities compliance functions of a publicly traded company. This position is responsible for independently managing complex corporate and legal entity matters supporting SEC reporting and disclosure processes and administering Board of Directors and committee activities. The role requires deep experience in public company governance excellent judgment and the ability to operate with minimal supervision in a highly confidential environment.

Pay: $90000.00-$100000.00

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicants education experience skills abilities geographic location and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

*The exact offer depends on experience skills and market data; eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits visitABM Team Member Benefits Staff & Management

Responsibilities

Legal Entity Management

Manage the companys global legal entity structure including:
- Formation dissolution mergers and reorganizations of domestic and international entities
- Oversight of annual periodic and transactional filings across jurisdictions
- Maintenance of corporate records minute books organizational charts and capitalization-related documentation
- Serve as the primary liaison with registered agents corporate service providers and outside counsel
- Proactively monitor entity compliance requirements risks and deadlines and advise legal leadership accordingly

Corporate Governance & Board Administration

Assist with the administration of meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees including:
Developing and managing meeting calendars agendas resolutions and minutes
Coordinating preparation and secure distribution of board and committee materials via board portals
Tracking and following up on board and committee action items
Assist with the maintenance and oversight of corporate governance records including:
Board and committee charters policies and governance guidelines
Director and officer records questionnaires and independence documentation
Support director onboarding training annual evaluations and governance-related disclosures

Securities & Public Company Compliance

Provide support for SEC reporting and disclosure processes including:
Assisting with the preparation coordination and filing of Forms 10-K 10-Q 8-K proxy statements and Section 16 filings
Supporting disclosure controls and procedures and coordinating inputs from cross-functional teams
Experience working closely with a Corporate Secretary Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel
Familiarity with SOX compliance SEC rules and public-company governance best practices
Experience managing international entities and cross-border compliance requirements
Maintain records and documentation related to securities compliance insider trading programs and disclosure committee activities
Support equity administration corporate actions and capital marketsrelated matters as needed
Legal Operations & Cross-Functional Support
Draft and review complex corporate documents resolutions certificates and governance materials
Manage and coordinate workstreams with outside counsel including engagement management and invoice review
Lead or support legal department projects audits due diligence exercises and internal investigations as appropriate
Contribute to process improvement initiatives across legal functions

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; paralegal certificate strongly preferred
4 plus years of corporate paralegal experience with experience supporting a publicly traded company
Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance legal entity management and U.S. securities compliance
Hands-on experience with SEC filing platforms board portals and entity management systems
Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and exercise sound judgment

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive-level interactions
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities

DescriptionThe Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the legal governance and securities compliance functions of a publicly traded company. This position is responsible for independently managing complex corporate and legal entity matters supporting SEC reporting and disclosure pro...