Principle Corporate Paralegal

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Principal Corporate Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support for corporate governance, public company compliance, board administration, and subsidiary management at its Corporate HQ in Austin, TX. Reporting to a VP of Legal, you will coordinate board meetings, prepare minutes, manage governance records, assist with SEC filings, and support non-US subsidiaries as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external counsel and finance teams, requires 8+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent.
• 8+ years corporate paralegal experience in governance/public company.
• Experience supporting publicly-traded companies is required.
• Strong governance documentation and records management.
• Excellent communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Board of Directors and committees with meeting logistics and materials.
• Assist with minutes, resolutions, governance documents, and director records.
• Support SEC filings materials and annual meeting preparations.
• Maintain US subsidiary records and corporate secretarial filings.
• Coordinate with treasury/compliance on due diligence and related tasks.

Skills

Corporate governance

Board administration

Public company coordination

SEC filings support

KYC/compliance

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The Principal Corporate Paralegal provides legal and administrative support for Flex's corporate governance, public company compliance, Board administration, and subsidiary management functions. This position reports to a VP of Legal and will work closely with the Corporate Counsel – Governance and Securities, external counsel, other global corporate departmental leaders and executives, and is located at our Corporate HQ in Austin, TX.

What a typical day looks like:

• Board Administration & Corporate Governance
• Public Company & Securities Support
• U.S. Subsidiary Maintenance & Entity Management
• Secondary Responsibilities

Board Administration & Corporate Governance

• Support the administration of the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including meeting logistics, preparation and distribution of materials, and maintenance of corporate records.
• Assist with preparation of minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Maintain director and officer records, affiliations, governance databases, and annual D&O questionnaires.
• Support executive and director compensation administration activities.

Public Company & Securities Support

• Support annual shareholder meeting planning and administration.
• Coordinate proxy statement and annual meeting logistics with the proxy printer, transfer agent, Investor Relations team, outside counsel, and other service providers.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of materials supporting SEC filings, governance disclosures, and other public company compliance requirements. If resources allow, execute transmission of routine SEC filings.

U.S. Subsidiary Maintenance & Entity Management

• Maintain corporate records and legal entity information for U.S. subsidiaries and support foreign offices as necessary for maintenance of non-U.S. subsidiaries.
• Prepare and/or coordinate subsidiary annual reports, business registrations, foreign qualifications, officer and director changes, and other required state filings.
• Draft and maintain resolutions, consents, certificates, organizational documents, and related corporate records and manage entity database.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support Treasury and Finance teams with KYC, banking documentation, authorized signatory matters, and financing-related due diligence.
• Assist with employee mobility initiatives, state authorization requirements, and related compliance matters.
• Support special projects involving corporate transactions, legal operations, governance initiatives, and other strategic corporate activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to support the Company's broader corporate legal function.

The experience we are looking to add to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of corporate paralegal experience supporting corporate governance, public company, securities, or corporate secretarial functions.
• Experience supporting a publicly-traded company required.
• Experience with subsidiary management, Board administration, and corporate governance activities preferred.
• Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough comprehension of Flex and related business.
• Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; recognizes the strategic impact of the function across sites.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We\'re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we\'ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).