Corporate Governance Paralegal – Securities & Board (Hybrid)

ACCO Brands Corporation; Kettering (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Life and disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ACCO Brands Corporation is seeking a Paralegal to provide high-quality legal, governance, securities, employment, cybersecurity, and administrative support to the attorney responsible for governance and employment law.

The role supports Board and committee processes, corporate governance records, and securities filings, requiring strong attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced public company environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or Paralegal Degree required.
• 5+ years of legal or paralegal, corporate governance, securities, employment, or legal operations experience preferred.
• Experience supporting public company governance, Board processes, SEC filings, proxy season, insider reporting, or corporate records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for Board and committee meetings, agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
• Oversee board calendars, governance processes, director questionnaires, and governance documentation.
• Assist with SEC filings and disclosures, including Forms 10-K/10-Q/8-K/DEF-14A and related schedules.
• Support insider reporting, Section 16 filings, proxy materials, and annual meeting activities.
• Maintain organized corporate records, entity management, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on governance and securities matters.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor or Paralegal Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCO Brands Corporation is seeking a Paralegal to provide high-quality legal, governance, securities, employment, cybersecurity, and administrative support to the attorney responsible for governance and employment law.

The role supports Board and committee processes, corporate governance records, and securities filings, requiring strong attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced public company environment.