Description We are looking for a Senior Paralegal specializing in Corporate Governance to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is crucial in providing expert advice to the Board of Directors and senior management on matters related to corporate governance and securities law. The ideal candidate will excel in compliance reporting, legal analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the governance framework. Responsibilities: • Oversee insider trading compliance, including supporting attorney oversight and managing 10b5-1 trading plans. • Prepare, review, and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 to ensure Section 16 compliance with the SEC. • Administer all aspects of the Board of Directors’ compensation program, including accurate recordkeeping and reporting. • Assist with stock transfer agent activities and manage the company’s direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment programs. • Prepare filings such as Current Reports on Form 8-K and coordinate the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. • Draft sections of the proxy statement, including director compensation and stock ownership disclosures. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address corporate governance matters and drive special projects. • Facilitate the preparation, distribution, and printing of Board and Committee materials through the company’s board portal. • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. • Support compliance efforts, internal audits, and document production related to data privacy and application assessments. Requirements Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent experience + Working knowledge of Computershare Section 16 Manager and Workiva or similar reporting software + Proficiency in Excel, including complex sorting/filtering of data, formulas and functions, analysis and other Microsoft Office suite of tools (Word, Outlook, Teams), iManage, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign + Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, resolve, and/or escalate issues and potential liabilities in a timely manner + Ability to maintain high quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment + Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing, and research skills + Excellent attention to detail and accuracy + Demonstrated strong communications skills (both oral and written), with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally to executives and directors + Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset + Self-starter who is adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff + Ability to independently organize and handle projects requiring a high degree of confidentiality and the ability to review, analyze and compile results; the successful candidate must be acutely aware of the confidential, and often privileged, nature of the information involved and diligently maintain confidentiality and/or privilege Preferred Qualifications: + 5+ years’ experience as a paralegal in the areas of corporate governance and securities, preferably with a top-tier law firm or a global in-house legal department at a large public company, as a stock administrator, or as a Finance professional with the appropriate skillset and experience for the position + Paralegal certificate or Certified Equity Professional certification + Securities Law experience, particularly with Section 16 and Form 8-K filings + Familiarity with EDGAR Next and AI tools and platforms + Familiarity with Diligent Boards, or similar board portal system, and Power BI + Corporate Governance research and writing experience Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. 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