Corporate Governance and Securities Specialist
About the role
Are you a corporate governance and securities specialist looking for a new and exciting in-house role with a public company? Latitude has a corporate client looking to add someone like you to their in-house legal team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file certificates of formation, by-laws, and operating agreements for legal entities and oversee corporate subsidiary management
- Prepare corporate governance documents and materials related to Board of Directors and Board Committees
- Review, research, and manage the Company’s Section 16 filings, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements and registration statements
- Support administration of Company’s equity plans and grants
- Maintain and file corporate records, including resolutions, minutes, Board of Director changes, D&O questionnaires, etc.
- Aid with mergers and acquisition (“M&A”) activities including but not limited to organizing and maintaining M&A documentation
- Collaborate with outside counsel, various internal business groups and key vendors for the legal department
Requirements
- 10+ years of corporate paralegal experience
- Prior successful experience working in the legal department of a public company is required
- Working knowledge of NYSE and/or Nasdaq requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with one or more of the following platforms: Entity management systems such as Cogency, Board portals such as Diligent, EDGAR Next, and SEC filing software such as Wdesk
Position Details
- Type of role: Permanent
- Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Onsite (Houston, Bay Area, or Connecticut)
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $1900,000, and is eligible for bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
- Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.
About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.
Contact
For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com. For confidential inquiries, please contact us at info@latitudelegal.com.