Securities Paralegal
AIG · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
Legal$72k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role is for the primary SEC reporting paralegal on a team of dedicated corporate paralegals and will report to a senior attorney in the Corporate Secretary’s Office to assist with public company reporting requirements and general corporate matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft and file Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4 and 5) and maintain corresponding executive officer equity ownership information
- Assist in the preparation of the annual proxy statement and manage cross-functional audit support
- Provide support on corporate governance matters, including D&O questionnaires, shareholder engagement and annual meeting preparation
- Assist with periodic reports under the ’34 Act, including Forms 10-Q/K
- Establish and implement best practices for reporting and legal entity management
- Manage and implement processes under the company's insider trading policy
- Liaise with transfer agent
- Conduct peer benchmarking and legal research
- Assist the corporate legal team with other projects as needed
Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant experience with a major public corporation and/or law firm
- Knowledge of '34 Act requirements (particularly Section 16)
- Proficiency in Workiva, SharePoint and Excel
- Familiarity with EDGAR Next
- General legal research skills and excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate complex tasks with multiple stakeholders; innovative and a self-starter
- Bachelor's or associate’s degree or paralegal certificate
Pay
For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $72,000–$90,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits
We offer a range of competitive benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and financial security programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates inclusion and belonging
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with global chapters
The role requires in-person collaboration, with team members primarily working in the office to foster effective teamwork and a connected environment.