Senior Paralegal – Securities & Corporate Governance

The Senior Paralegal will serve as a key member of the legal team, working directly with the Chief Legal Officer on securities and governance matters. This role will also support a broad range of additional legal functions, including litigation support, regulatory compliance, and general corporate work. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a collaborative mindset and a strong ability to operate independently in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and execution of board and committee meetings, including agenda creation, material compilation, and document organization.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and coordinating securities filings.
• Provide paralegal support for M&A transactions and other corporate initiatives.
• Manage corporate governance tasks, including legal entity maintenance and drafting board minutes and written consents.
• Offer general legal support in areas such as litigation, trademark matters, regulatory compliance, and general corporate needs.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant paralegal experience, including direct experience working with a public company.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a small team and independently with minimal guidance.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management, including executives and board members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3–5 years of experience using board governance platforms such as Diligent or Boardworks.
• Must be a Notary Public.

Physical & Workplace Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to work onsite at corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, with the possibility of one remote day per week.
• Role requires extended periods working at a computer; ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary
$80-$125K plus 7.5% bonus

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