Corporate Governance Paralegal
- Remote, United States
$39.59 to $45.84 USD / hour
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- $39.59 to $45.84 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for a Corporate Governance Paralegal to support a financial services organization in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a highly organized individual with strong experience in corporate governance, board support, and securities-related filings. The role will focus on preparing governance documentation, coordinating recurring reporting activities, and helping maintain accurate records for board and regulatory matters. Strong writing ability, sound judgment, and the capacity to manage sensitive information with precision will be essential for success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organize board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, meeting records, and supporting documentation for leadership review.
- Coordinate the development and distribution of board books while ensuring materials are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
- Draft, revise, and maintain corporate records such as meeting minutes, governance documents, and related approval materials.
- Support securities compliance activities by assisting with Forms 3 and 4, quarterly reporting tasks, and other SEC-related documentation.
- Administer director and officer questionnaires, including distribution, follow-up, collection, and review of submitted responses for completeness.
- Assist with related-party information gathering and tracking to support governance reviews and disclosure processes.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to compile data required for filings, board reporting, and other corporate governance obligations.
- Maintain organized documentation within case management or recordkeeping systems to support audit readiness and efficient retrieval of key materials.
- Demonstrated experience as a corporate paralegal, with a strong background in governance support and board-related documentation.
- Hands-on knowledge of SEC filing processes, including experience supporting Forms 3 and 4 and periodic reporting activities.
- Familiarity with insider trading compliance concepts and corporate disclosure practices.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare accurate, well-structured documentation.
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Experience supporting boards of directors, advisory boards, or senior leadership governance activities.
- Proficiency with document management or case management software used for legal or corporate records administration.
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Skills
- Paralegal
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Leadership
- Securities
- Regulatory compliance
- Case management
- Recordkeeping
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Document management