Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Wex is looking for a corporate, securities & governance paralegal to join our fast-paced and innovative corporate, securities & governance legal teamThe role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency, but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team that is dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal customers.
What skills are needed as a corporate, securities & governance paralegal?
Demonstrated corporate, governance and/or transactional experience preferably in a large corporate legal department or law firmExperience with securities matters is preferredStrong verbal and written communication skills and professionalism are a mustThe corporate, securities and governance paralegal must have an attention to detail and a thoughtful approach to reviewing documentsOther skills needed include computer skills, a good working knowledge of standard office technology and equipment, and general office procedures.
The corporate, securities & governance paralegal will need to be flexible and willing to work with corporate teams throughout a dynamic global financial technology companyFurthermore, the corporate, securities & governance paralegal will need to be comfortable communicating with the executive leadership team and the board of directors.
Overview
Assist with preparation and filing of nyse and sec filings (including section 16 reporting, proxy statements, registration statements, forms 8-k, 10-q, and 10-k); collaborate with other teams such as treasury, accounting, hr, finance, and stock administration, including assistance with gathering factual support, officer certifications and edgar code maintenance.
Assist with the management of the company’s insider trading program.
Support the planning, preparation and conduct of our company stockholder meetings and related documentation, including director and officer questionnaires.
Assist with board of directors and committee matters, including preparation and distribution of materials, minutes, resolutions, maintenance of board portal, director onboarding, support for meetings and other board logistics through the office of the general counsel.
Assist in maintaining corporate books and records, including for the public company and its foreign and domestic subsidiaries, including forming, merging and dissolving subsidiaries, performing corporate restructurings, making annual and other periodic regulatory filings, qualifying and withdrawing qualifications (and researching whether qualification is necessary), electing officers and directors, maintaining minute books, and documenting subsidiary board and shareholder actions and meetings.
Maintain corporate structure charts, subsidiary lists, entity charts, and officer/director designations for entities.
Support all aspects of our corporate governance programs, including maintenance of updates to existing corporate governance policies and procedures and drafting of new policies and procedures, as needed.
Manage and respond to requests for information and documents from the company’s internal and external auditors, regulators, partners and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financings, m&a and other strategic transactions, including providing support and project management for due diligence, ordering certificates of good standing and preparing and organizing deal documents and related schedules.
Support the company’s environmental, social, and governance program.
Assist with legal aspects of compensation and benefits matters and equity matters, including the company’s equity incentive plans, executive compensation and other compensation and benefits matters.
Provide support for other business and policy initiatives and implementation.
Support other special projects, including research, organization and project management.
Provide excellent customer service to colleagues at all levels both within and outside the legal team by responding to inquiries and requests for assistance in a timely and professional manner.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Potential for minimal travel.
Basic and preferred qualifications:
Certification or associates degree in paralegal studies preferred (bachelor’s degree preferred)
5+ years of significant and substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department setting preferred.
General knowledge of corporate/business structure and governance.
Investigative mind and strong research skills.
Excellent written and oral communication and time management skills.
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to multitask, manage time-sensitive documents and maintain exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with google suite and microsoft office, specifically outlook, word, and excel
Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment
This job may be performed remotely within the united states, except that it is not eligible to be performed in colorado.
