Paralegal

FactSet Research Systems Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

FactSet seeks a Paralegal in New York, NY, with hybrid work and a focus on governance, securities, and regulatory affairs. You will support senior counsel on board materials, maintain corporate records, and manage filings and reporting for NYSE/Nasdaq compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of paralegal experience in securities, familiarity with EDGAR and SEC platforms, and strong organizational skills. Hybrid NYC schedule with in-office and remote days is provided, along with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years paralegal experience in securities.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and Section 16 compliance.
• Proficiency with EDGAR and board portals.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and corporate secretarial initiatives and assist senior counsel with board materials.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of corporate books, minutes, approvals; assist with board calendar and planning.
• Support Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reporting and proxy statements.
• Assist with NYSE/Nasdaq filings and notifications.
• Lead Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking.
• Maintain insider trading compliance and related governance certifications.
• Support planning for the annual meeting of shareholders.
• Organize and maintain legal files and databases.
• Identify governance gaps and drive improvements to reduce risk.
• Assist with process improvements and governance best practices.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal team.

Skills

Paralegal exp 5+ yrs

SEC reporting

EDGAR familiarity

Governance & board materials

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDGAR

SEC filing platforms

Board portals

Microsoft Office

Job description

## ParalegalApply: New York, NY, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R33004FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. As a **Paralegal**, you will play a key role in supporting FactSet's corporate governance and securities function, working on high-impact initiatives that shape how FactSet manages these critical areas. You will join a dynamic and highly collaborative team handling governance, securities, capital markets, and policy matters, where your contribution will be immediate and meaningful. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited to make a real difference in a fast-growing global company.### What You'll Do:* Support various governance and corporate secretarial initiatives and processes, including assisting senior counsel in preparing materials for board and committee meetings* Prepare, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of corporate books, minutes, and approvals, and assist with the board and regulatory calendar and planning* Support periodic and current reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and proxy statements* Support the preparation and submission of NYSE/Nasdaq filings and notifications* Lead Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking* Maintain insider trading compliance processes, D&O questionnaires, and related governance certifications* Support planning and logistics for the annual meeting of shareholders* Organize and maintain legal files and databases* Identify governance gaps or process inefficiencies and drive improvements to enhance transparency and reduce risk* Help implement process improvements, workflow enhancements, and governance best practices* Provide general administrative support to the Legal team as needed### ### What We're Looking For:* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department; prior in-house experience is required* Broad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or other related compliance activities* Familiarity with SEC reporting, Section 16 compliance, insider trading programs, and public company governance* Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms, and board portals* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines* Experience handling confidential information and working with senior management* Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork* Ability to to work hybrid schedule in NYC - 3-day in-office and 2-day remote schedule.### The budgeted salary amount range for this position in New York City is $80K- $100k**What's In It For You**At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:* The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.* Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.* Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.* A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.* Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.* Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.Learn more about our benefits here.