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Planet Pharma Group

Senior Corporate Paralegal

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$76,708 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Target PR Range:
53-63/hr
DOE JOB DESCRIPTION
The position will be an integral part of the Corporate Legal Affairs team with respect to all aspects of its securities and corporate governance practice, including the management of all corporate legal records. Some support of SEC filings, contracts, business transactions, employment and investor relations matters as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and maintain standardized workflow checklists and calendaring system relating to SEC rules and processes and corporate governance matters and serve as a primary coordination resource for internal clients
  • Assist the in-house legal and finance teams with preparation and review of all SEC reports and manage all related Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance procedures for the Corporate Legal Affairs team Help prepare and/or be a first reviewer on Section 16 filings and assist with filing procedures, as well as organize and maintain all related documentation for Corporate Legal Affairs records
  • Serve as administrator for Securities Compliance Committee and manage rules, procedures and participant documentation/onboarding relating to Insider Trading Policy, Rule 10b5-1 Trading Policy and Change-in-Control and Severance Benefit Plan
  • Oversee day-to-day management and maintenance of allcorporate governance records (including corporate minute books, charter documents, entity management and service of process, as well as the preparation/procurement of necessary corporate formalities from senior management team and/or governmental authorities as may be needed)
  • Coordinate preparation and review of materials for all stockholder, Board of Directors and committee meetings throughout the year (including visual presentations/talking points, meeting minutes/resolutions/written consents, committee charters, governance policies, annual performance assessments and D&O Questionnaires), and serve as primary manager for digital governance and virtual meeting platforms, as well as director compensation program • Manage cloud transition of Corporate Legal Affairs electronic file management system corporate , working with rest of the team in creating standardized organizational framework, procedures and instructions, and continue to maintain and update files on a weekly or more frequent basis • Support broader in-house legal team and outside counsel with litigation activities, including document discovery, as needed • Provide due diligence support for M&A and similar activities as needed • Coordinate and assist with Corporate Legal Affairs training sessions and internal corporate strategy meetings, including materials preparation and delivery of presentations • Assist legal team leaders with budget and invoice activities with respect to outside counsel and other vendors • Other responsibilities as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • May supervise temporary employees, consultants and interns for certain projects.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Education/Experience:
  • BS/BA degree in related discipline or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into
Job:
  • Minimum of five years of corporate paralegal experience at a large law firm or within an in-house corporate legal department of a publicly traded company
  • Experience drafting SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy) is a plus
  • Experience with presentations of corporate sustainability programs, or familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other privacy laws is a plus
Knowledge/Skills:
  • Familiar with SEC reporting processes and timelines (including equity compensation/Section 16 and Annual Stockholder Meeting matters) and experience using standard corporate legal resources, such as thecorporatecounsel.net or section16.net
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Box, CompareDocs or similar redlining software; experience using a board management software, Workiva and/or Smartsheet is a plus
  • Applies strong analytical and business communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Highly organized, strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • Demonstrates interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and with others
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and re-prioritize on short time frames with supervisor input
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with precision and accuracy
  • Ability to develop and rigorously maintain a detailed and effective record-keeping system
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters
  • Must have good judgment and a positive, can-do attitude
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • Willingness to work in a fast paced and changing environment, meeting deadlines in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Requires excellent attention to detail while not losing sight of the big picture.
  • Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.