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Corporate Paralegal

Jabil, St. Petersburg, FL, United States


Corporate Paralegal – Securities & Corporate Governance About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced

Corporate Paralegal

with deep expertise in

public company securities compliance

and

corporate governance . This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment supporting senior legal leadership, including the Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors, and executive management. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance best practices, along with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex workflows with precision and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities Securities Law & SEC Compliance

Prepare, draft, and file

Section 16 reports

(Forms 3, 4, and 5).

Assist in drafting and coordinating

Form 8‑K ,

proxy statement , and annual meeting materials.

Support periodic reporting processes, including

10‑Q and 10‑K

information gathering and review.

Manage

10b5‑1 trading plans , equity award tracking, and insider compliance.

Set up, onboard, and maintain SEC filing officers, including creating new filer accounts and managing credentials

Corporate Governance & Board Support

Assist with

Board of Directors

and committee meeting preparation: agendas, resolutions, presentations, and minutes.

Coordinate board communications, approvals, electronic consents, and governance documentation.

Maintain corporate governance policies, charters, and entity records.

Support planning and logistics for the

annual shareholders meeting .

Entity Management & Global Governance

Handle U.S. subsidiary management, including formation, maintenance, dissolution, and compliance tracking.

Maintain corporate records, minute books, and databases.

Transactions & Special Projects

Manage cross‑functional requests from Legal, Finance, Tax, and other internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

5–10+ years

of corporate paralegal experience, with at least

3 years supporting a public company

required, either through direct employment with a public company or by supporting public company clients at a law firm.

Deep knowledge of

SEC reporting , Section 16, and

public‑company governance practices .

Familiarity with

NYSE or Nasdaq

listing requirements.

Strong drafting skills and comfort working directly with senior executives.

Experience with entity management platforms (e.g., Boardvantage, Diligent, hCue) a plus.

Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and professionalism.

Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high‑impact governance and securities matters.

A dynamic, collaborative, and growth‑oriented legal department.

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