ProspectBlue has partnered with a reputable company in Richmond, VA and is seeking a Senior Legal Specialist for their Corporate Headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia. The Senior Legal Specialist will support the Law Department with respect to corporate and commercial transactional matters; SEC, NYSE and compliance process administration; corporate secretary matters; and Law Department initiatives and projects. This is a hybrid position.
Responsibilities of the position include :
Support the preparation, negotiation, and documentation of routine and complex corporate and commercial transactions
Support periodic SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), Section 16 reporting, and other SEC reporting matters
Support proxy statement preparation and related annual meeting matters
Administer the annual distribution of D&O and beneficial ownership questionnaires and related matters
Support the administration of director and employee equity compensation programs, coordinating as necessary with Human Resources, Law, Finance, and the Transfer Agent
Support the administration of corporate compliance programs and related compliance training
Support the Law Department in maintaining the books and records of the parent company and all subsidiaries (domestic and international)
Support the preparation of Board / Committee materials, including minutes and written consents
Support Law Department initiatives and projects and other matters as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements of the position include :
2+ years’ education beyond high school in college or technical school; graduation from a Paralegal program is preferred
5+ years’ experience as a corporate paralegal under the direct supervision of an attorney
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels of seniority, including external lawyers, senior management, business associates, vendors, directors, and stockholders
Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment; experience in-house with a public company preferred
Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment as to when to seek guidance
Ability to identify and resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with little oversight