Paralegal, Securities and Corporate Governance

Responsibilities

• Aid in setting up and maintaining the board and committee meeting schedules.
• Handle the administrative tasks related to the company's insider trading policy, including the creation and updating of the trading window calendar and organizing preclearance process documents.
• Schedule compliance training sessions and keep related records updated.
• Assist in preparing SEC filings such as 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16, and Rule 144 filings, and facilitate the associated disclosure control processes.
• Prepare and distribute Director & Officer Questionnaires annually, ensuring that all necessary information is completed and clarified in a timely manner.
• Manage deadlines related to controlled company status, such as audit committee independence time limits.
• Coordinate and support the annual general meeting of stockholders, interacting with both internal team members and external partners as required.
• Compile quarterly internal updates for the legal team and prepare dashboard slides for the board and committees.
• Assist in assembling and distributing board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, meeting books, resolutions, and minutes of prior meetings.
• Support the drafting of reports and presentations for board committees and executive leaders.
• Help maintain the company's electronic board portal, Diligent, which includes meeting minute books, resolutions, and resource materials.
• Support internal audit activities, such as records management and training.
• Conduct research on corporate governance trends and best practices.
• May also support the maintenance of additional databases, such as the stock ledger and equity management.
• Gather and track due diligence information as needed for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions or financings.
• Support subsidiary business entity documentation and compliance matters.
• Assist with special projects or other department tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of corporate or securities paralegal experience, preferably including managing proxy seasons.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and corporate governance practices.
• Experience with board management portals and equity administration platforms is a plus.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off (PTO) and a 401K.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. York Space Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.