Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal to manage equity plans, filings, and governance matters for a national retailer with 1,500 stores and 29,000+ employees. You will maintain capitalization tables, support regulatory disclosures, and help enable strategic transactions.

You will collaborate with legal, finance, and external counsel to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timeliness, while training junior staff and guiding cross-functional teams through complex securities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate securities, corporate governance, legal, or compliance roles
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, regulatory frameworks, and equity administration
• Experience with capitalization table management and equity management platforms
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate securities administration, including equity plans, share issuances, transfers, and cancellations
• Maintain accurate capitalization tables and securities records
• Prepare, review, and file required regulatory and securities filings (e.g., SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, or equivalent jurisdictional requirements)
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, and restructurings
• Coordinate with legal counsel, transfer agents, auditors, regulators, and financial institutions
• Advise internal stakeholders on securities-related policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and assess impact on the organization
• Assist with board, shareholder, and committee matters related to equity and securities
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff or cross-functional teams as needed

Skills

Securities experience

Governance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Capitalization tables

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.

• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We’re proud to be “where the pets go” to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

The Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal is responsible for managing and supporting the Petco’s corporate securities activities, including equity administration, regulatory filings, compliance, and governance-related matters. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, adherence to securities laws, and effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate securities administration, including equity plans, share issuances, transfers, and cancellations
• Maintain accurate capitalization tables and securities records
• Prepare, review, and file required regulatory and securities filings (e.g., SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, or equivalent jurisdictional requirements)
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, and restructurings
• Coordinate with legal counsel, transfer agents, auditors, regulators, and financial institutions
• Advise internal stakeholders on securities-related policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and assess impact on the organization
• Assist with board, shareholder, and committee matters related to equity and securities
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff or cross-functional teams as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in corporate securities, corporate governance, legal, or compliance roles
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, regulatory frameworks, and equity administration
• Experience with capitalization table management and equity management platforms
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., corporate governance, securities, or compliance-related credential)
• Experience in publicly listed or highly regulated organizations
• Familiarity with international securities regulations (if applicable)

Key Competencies

• Regulatory compliance
• Corporate governance
• Risk management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Problem-solving and independent judgment

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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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