What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Securities Paralegal position at IES Communications?
General Job Description
As a Corporate Securities Paralegal, you will work directly with the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, providing legal and corporate governance support in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a passion for corporate legal work. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, including SEC filings, corporate transactions, compliance initiatives, and Board governance.
This is an opportunity to be part of a sophisticated, publicly traded company where you will gain exposure to a broad range of legal and business matters and work closely with executives and board members.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Board Support
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Additional Data
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement
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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
IES Participates in E-Verify
E-Verify Information
English/Spanish
Right to Work
English
Spanish
As a Corporate Securities Paralegal, you will work directly with the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, providing legal and corporate governance support in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a passion for corporate legal work. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, including SEC filings, corporate transactions, compliance initiatives, and Board governance.
This is an opportunity to be part of a sophisticated, publicly traded company where you will gain exposure to a broad range of legal and business matters and work closely with executives and board members.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Board Support
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity management for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
- Draft and file governance documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, stock certificates, and powers of attorney.
- Support Board of Directors activities, including the preparation and organization of Board materials via a cloud-based electronic platform and regular communications with the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate logistics for the annual stockholders meeting, including preparation of meeting materials and liaison with external vendors.
- Prepare and file SEC reports, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Proxy Statements (Schedule 14A), Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K.
- Ensure compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements and corporate policies related to stock ownership and insider trading compliance.
- Manage stock ownership records for directors and officers, working with transfer agents and maintaining communication regarding stock transactions.
- Oversee insider trading compliance, including blackout period notifications and trading clearance procedures.
- Serve as a primary administrator for SEC filings using Workiva, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain and organize legal department records, governance filings, and compliance documentation.
- Leverage technology tools (Adobe Pro, Teams, Microsoft Office, EDGAR, and Workiva) to streamline legal processes and filings.
- Ensure proper documentation and organization of compliance-related materials.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of corporate paralegal experience, including at least 2 years in a law firm and 3 years in-house at a publicly traded company.
- Experience with SEC filings and compliance (Workiva proficiency preferred).
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, securities laws, and public company regulatory requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to interface professionally with executives, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-motivated attitude.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Office-based position in Houston, TX.
- Must be able to work a full workday in an office environment, including periods of sitting, standing, and using a computer.
- Work directly with executive leadership and gain high-level exposure to corporate decision-making.
- Be part of a dynamic legal team at a growing publicly traded company.
- Take ownership of key corporate governance, SEC compliance, and transactional responsibilities.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a sophisticated corporate legal environment.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Additional Data
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement
View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
IES Participates in E-Verify
E-Verify Information
English/Spanish
Right to Work
English
Spanish
