Corporate Governance Specialist
About the role
Latitude has a corporate client looking to add a corporate governance and securities specialist to their in-house legal team. Applicants must have extensive experience supporting public companies with corporate governance and securities matters. Prior experience working in-house at a major corporation is required. This is a great opportunity for someone to have responsibility for the corporate governance of a fast-growing company.
Key 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.
- Assist 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
- Working knowledge of NYSE and/or Nasdaq requirements
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
- Prior successful experience working in the legal department of a public company is required
- 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: Flexible
Pay
The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000, 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.