Paralegal - SEC Governance Paralegal

Description

• 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 with the filing of registration statements on Forms S-3 and S-8, and proxy statements, including D&O questionnaires and other due diligence
• 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
• Working with boards of directors and entity/subsidiary management matters for public companies, either (1) all in-house, or (2)
• 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
• 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 beneficial ownership reporting and tracking, and compliance with the Company’s executive and director stock ownership guidelines and stock retention requirements
• 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
• 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
• Management, operation and governance of the Company’s board information portal, and assistance with the management of the Corporate Vault
• 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 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

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in SEC/securities, corporate governance, and corporate secretary
• With at least three years’ of in-house experience and the rest with a reputable national or international law firm.
• 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
• Proactive with strong initiative and superior attention to detail
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required, and Paralegal Certification or Equivalent (including CCGP Certification)
• 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
• Superior organizational/planning skills
• Flexible, has a sense of humor, and a team player who works well in a collegial, respectful environment with designated lines of authority
• Calm under pressure
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Active State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

Posted range is $68,640-114,660

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan,

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance