Corporate Securities & Governance Paralegal

Petco; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal to manage corporate securities activities, equity plan administration, and regulatory filings across our organization. The role ensures precise recordkeeping, adherence to securities laws, and effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Petco brand has grown for more than 60 years, with 29,000+ colleagues and 1,500+ stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, supporting the pet-human bond every step of the way.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with capitalization table management and equity management platforms.

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

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal skills

Experience in corporate securities, CG

Regulatory knowledge of securities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Finance/Business Admin/Accounting

Job description

Petco is seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal to manage corporate securities activities, equity plan administration, and regulatory filings across our organization. The role ensures precise recordkeeping, adherence to securities laws, and effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Petco brand has grown for more than 60 years, with 29,000+ colleagues and 1,500+ stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, supporting the pet-human bond every step of the way.