Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll Division of Sysco Resources Services LLC
Sales Territory:
None
Zip Code:
77077
Travel Percentage:
0
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills work location work experience and other individualized factors
Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.
Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy Houston TX 77077
Hybrid Role: In-office Monday Tuesday Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.
Summary:
The position will report to and assist the Vice President Securities & Corporate Governance & Assistant Secretary (the VP) with various corporate governance compliance and transactional matters. The position will be responsible for preparing and maintaining corporate documents entity electronic and other corporate records documentation assisting with mergers and acquisitions financing transactions liaising with external legal counsel and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations including filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support preparation and coordination of Board and Committee materials including compiling meeting books using Diligent.
- Own scheduling calendaring and coordination of logistics related to Board and Committee meetings.
- Draft corporate governance documents including resolutions meeting minutes and secretary certificates.
- Assist with preparation of Syscos annual proxy statement and support additional SEC filings as needed.
- Assist in planning and logistics for Syscos annual stockholder meeting and proxy distribution.
- Draft and coordinate Section 16 filings maintain EDGAR access credentials and manage records of insider ownership.
- Conduct legal research and benchmarking related to SEC and NYSE compliance and governance practices.
- Maintain and organize corporate policies governance templates and internal resources.
- Coordinate with Sycos transfer agent and third-party providers to manage governance matters.
- Contribute to corporate projects including process improvement compliance initiatives and legal operations enhancements.
- Collaborate with other members of the Legal team to provide support across various legal workstreams.
- Maintain strong proactive communication with internal partners exercising sound judgment discretion and a high level of professionalism.
Education:
- Bachelors degree (preferred)
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited institution or program (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years corporate paralegal experience in a public corporation private company or law firm
- Current notary commission in the State of Texas (preferred)
Skills:
- Ability to serve as administrator of Diligent Boards and to incorporate artificial intelligence into the Legal department.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices board and committee operations and stockholder engagement processes.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to interact professionally with senior executives directors and external advisors.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment discretion and maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive corporate and executive information.
- Experience managing subsidiary and entity governance including domestic and international compliance requirements (preferred).
- Proficiency with SEC filing and governance platforms (e.g. Workiva).
- Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally with Legal Finance Investor Relations HR Compliance and Internal Audit.
Work Environment:
- This position must be performed at the Sysco Global Support Center facility based in Houston Texas. Hybrid work schedule with up to 4 days in office.
- Travel may be required up to 20% to Sysco facilities or operating companies.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13000 vehicles Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law.
This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.