Senior Paralegal - Securities & Governance
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 93784
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of EchoStar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry's evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: * Securities: Handle Section 16 reporting requirements for company insiders and Nasdaq notifications; assist in the preparation and filing of periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) and proxy statements with the SEC; assist with insider trading compliance * Corporate Governance: Manage corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, drafting board and committee minutes, resolutions and written consents and other meeting materials, and preparing and reviewing directors & officers questionnaires and annual board and committee evaluations * Legal Entity Management: Prepare minutes, resolutions, written consents and corporate filings; maintain corporate record books and assist with other corporate actions; handle state corporate filings, support legal entity consolidation and expansion projects * Administrative: Provide general administrative support to the team as needed, while interacting cross-functionally with other departments * Special Projects: Support special projects and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned particularly with respect to debt compliance certificates and analysis of peer disclosures and trends * Perform other work-related duties as assigned Qualifications: Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred * Paralegal certificate from an A.B.A. paralegal program is a plus * Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience with a focus on securities and corporate governance matters as a corporate paralegal in law firm or in-house legal department required Skills and Qualifications: * Understanding of SEC rules and regulations, Nasdaq listing standards and corporate governance principles * Proficiency in document management matters * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, including accurate preparation of documents * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines * Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills * Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills * Ability to work under pressure on urgent and sensitive matters * Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage and other web-based applications Preferred: * Notary public Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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