Senior Corporate Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS:

The position will be an integral part of the Corporate Legal Affairs team with respect to all aspects of its securities and corporate governance practice including the management of all corporate legal records. Some support of SEC filings contracts business transactions employment and investor relations matters as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain standardized workflow checklists and calendaring system relating to SEC rules and processes and corporate governance matters and serve as a primary coordination resource for internal clients
Assist the in-house legal and finance teams with preparation and review of all SEC reports and manage all related Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance procedures for the Corporate Legal Affairs team
Help prepare and/or be a first reviewer on Section 16 filings and assist with filing procedures as well as organize and maintain all related documentation for Corporate Legal Affairs records
Serve as administrator for Securities Compliance Committee and manage rules procedures and participant documentaiton/onboarding relating to Exelixis Insider Trading Policy Rule 10b5-1 Trading Policy and Change-in-Control and Severance Benefit Plan
Oversee day-to-day management and maintenance of all Exelixis corporate governance records (including corporate minute books charter documents entity management and service of process as well as the preparation/procurement of necessary corporate formalities from Exelixis senior management team and/or governmental authorities as may be needed)
Coordinate preparation and review of materials for all stockholder Board of Directors and committee meetings throughout the year (including visual presentations/talking points meeting minutes/resolutions/written consents committee charters governance policies annual performance assessments and D&O Questionnaires) and serve as primary manager for Exelixis digital governance and virtual meeting platforms as well as director compensation program
Manage cloud transition of Corporate Legal Affairs electronic file management system corporate working with rest of the team in creating standardized organizational framework procedures and instructions and continue to maintain and update files on a weekly or more frequent basis
Support broader in-house legal teamand outside counsel with litigation activities including document discovery as needed
Provide due diligence support for M&A and similar activities as needed
Coordinate and assist with Corporate Legal Affairs training sessions and internal corporate strategy meetings including materials preparation and delivery of presentations
Assist legal team leaders with budget and invoice activities with respect to outside counsel and other vendors
Other responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise temporary employees consultants and interns for certain projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:
BS/BA degree in related discipline or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program

Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:
Minimum of five years of corporate paralegal experience at a large law firm or within an in-house corporate legal department of a publicly traded company
Experience drafting SEC reports (10-K 10-Q 8-K proxy) is a plus
Experience with presentations of corporate sustainability programs or familiarity with GDPR CCPA HIPAA and other privacy laws is a plus

Knowledge/Skills:

Familiar with SEC reporting processes and timelines (including equity compensation/Section 16 and Annual Stockholder Meeting matters) and experience using standard corporate legal resources such as or
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.) Box CompareDocs or similar redlining software; experience using a board management software Workiva and/or Smartsheet is a plus
Applies strong analytical and business communication skills (both written and verbal)
Highly organized strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
Demonstrates interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and with others
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and re-prioritize on short time frames with supervisor input
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with precision and accuracy
Ability to develop and rigorously maintain a detailed and effective record-keeping system
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters
Must have good judgment and a positive can-do attitude

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Willingness to work in a fast paced and changing environment meeting deadlines in an accurate and timely manner.
Requires excellent attention to detail while not losing sight of the big picture.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $135000 - $192500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidates geographic region which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity among other factors.

In addition to the base salary as part of our Total Rewards program Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package including a 401k plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program or if field sales staff a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives 15 accrued vacation days in their first year 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the application and/or recruitment process please email us at: .

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.