SEC & Governance Paralegal

Overview

Supports SEC filings, corporate governance, and board administration for a public utility.

Key Responsibilities

• sec filings
• nyse compliance
• insider preclearance
• board portal
• subsidiary database
• governance docs

Tasks

-Assist with the filing of registration statements on Forms S-3 and S-8, and proxy statements, including D&O questionnaires and other due diligence -With appropriate oversight, manage compliance with NYSE listing standards and requirements, including the preparation of annual and interim written affirmations, officer listing changes, and dividend and annual meeting notices -Assist the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel with due diligence and other matters associated with the Company’s equity and debt financing transactions, including due diligence and closing documents -Manage the insider trading window preclearance process, including the acceptance, review and processing of preclearance requests -Assist the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel with matters attendant to American Water’s annual meeting of shareholders -Assist with legal and compliance processes associated with the preparation of various SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Form 11-K and Section 16 filings -Assist the Corporate Secretary with all matters related to the American Water Board of Directors, and committees thereof, including preparing for Board and committee meetings, preparation of various Board agendas, minutes, resolutions, materials and other matters -Oversee and manage, under supervision of the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel, various subsidiary management activities to ensure that subsidiaries comply with corporate legal requirements, including the maintenance of various entity books and records and the filing of annual and other reports -Assist the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel with various corporate governance matters, including the preparation or revision of corporate documentation, charters, governance guidelines, and various research on public company corporate governance trends and developments -Management, operation and governance of the Company’s board information portal, and assistance with the management of the Corporate Vault -Maintain and manage the database for the Company's subsidiaries, and support processes designed to provide subsidiary management information to others throughout and outside the business as needed -Assist the Corporate Secretary with beneficial ownership reporting and tracking, and compliance with the Company’s executive and director stock ownership guidelines and stock retention requirements -Working with boards of directors and entity/subsidiary management matters for public companies, either (1) all in-house, or (2)

Requirements

• ms office
• workiva
• board books
• paralegal certification
• bachelor’s degree
• 8 years

What You Bring

-Superior organizational/planning skills -Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with all areas and levels of the organization, including without limitation, American Water’s board of directors and the executive leadership team -Active State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle rpeport. -Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to consistently meet deadlines with high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment -Proactive with strong initiative and superior attention to detail -Advanced knowledge of personal computing, MS Office Suite applications, Diligent Board Books portal (and various components and products used with it), Workiva, the New York Stock Exchange’s Listing Manager portal, and various internet options/sites, as well as knowledge of CT Corporation’s hCue database preferred -Strong legal research and writing skills -Calm under pressure -With at least three years’ of in-house experience and the rest with a reputable national or international law firm. -Flexible, has a sense of humor, and a team player who works well in a collegial, respectful environment with designated lines of authority -Associate or Bachelor’s degree required, and Paralegal Certification or Equivalent (including CCGP Certification) -Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in SEC/securities, corporate governance, and corporate secretary

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About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

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