What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Corporate Paralegal position at Major, Lindsey & Africa?
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Corporate Paralegal.
Overview: MLA Interim seeks a Corporate Paralegal to work with our client’s dynamic legal team on an interim basis. Candidates should have experience supporting company board work and securities law compliance and SEC reporting. We are looking for a well-organized person with strong communication skills.
Company: Global designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators and electronic components
Experience:6 years of corporate paralegal experience, including previous in-house experience at a public company
Location: Lisle, IL Hybrid 2 days in office
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with materials for Company Board and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, resolutions, meeting minutes, and written consents.
- Support securities law compliance and SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, proxy statement, Section 16, and other public company and regulatory filings.
- Prepare, process, and maintain statutory and regulatory filings and records to maintain existence and good standing for foreign & domestic legal entities. Maintain minute books and corporate records for the same. Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financing, and other corporate transactions, including coordination of due diligence and data rooms, project management, and assisting with closings.
- Proactively collaborate with legal department and HR, finance, tax, and treasury functions.
- Document intercompany transactions (international and domestic), such as capital contributions, distributions, share exchanges, reorganizations, and dividends.
- Lead or assist the legal team's efforts in the preparation, implementation, and refinement of forms, processes, and procedures.
- Perform other miscellaneous assignments or duties as needed, such as assisting with administrative tasks, special projects, and general corporate record housekeeping.
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor’s Degree; paralegal certificate preferred.
- 6 years of experience performing the responsibilities listed above.
- Strong experience in ActiveDisclosureSM and EDGAR software.
- Strong commitment to ethics and integrity and an ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Prior in-house experience.
- Strong organization skills, detail orientation, ability to multi-task, and can-do attitude.
- Proficiency with Diligent or equivalent software strongly preferred.
- Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours from time to time (e.g., on weekends in advance of Board meetings or coordinating international activities).
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
