Corporate Paralegal - Securities and Corporate Governance - based onsite St. Petersburg, FL

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal with deep expertise in public company securities compliance and corporate governance. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment supporting senior legal leadership, including the Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors, and executive management.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance best practices, along with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex workflows with precision and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Securities Law & SEC Compliance: Prepare, draft, and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5). Assist in drafting and coordinating Form 8‑K, proxy statement, and annual meeting materials. Support periodic reporting processes, including 10‑Q and 10‑K information gathering and review. Manage 10b5‑1 trading plans, equity award tracking, and insider compliance. Set up, onboard, and maintain SEC filing officers, including creating new filer accounts and managing credentials
• Corporate Governance & Board Support: Assist with Board of Directors and committee meeting preparation: agendas, resolutions, presentations, and minutes. Coordinate board communications, approvals, electronic consents, and governance documentation. Maintain corporate governance policies, charters, and entity records. Support planning and logistics for the annual shareholders meeting.
• Entity Management & Global Governance: Handle U.S. subsidiary management, including formation, maintenance, dissolution, and compliance tracking. Maintain corporate records, minute books, and databases.
• Transactions & Special Projects: Manage cross‑functional requests from Legal, Finance, Tax, and other internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with at least 3 years supporting a public company required, either through direct employment with a public company or by supporting public company clients at a law firm.
• Deep knowledge of SEC reporting, Section 16, and public‑company governance practices.
• Familiarity with NYSE or Nasdaq listing requirements.
• Strong drafting skills and comfort working directly with senior executives.
• Experience with entity management platforms (e.g., Boardvantage, Diligent, hCue) a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and professionalism.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities