Securities & Corporate Governance Paralegal

Larson Maddox; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox on behalf of a fast-growing aerospace and space technology company in the Denver area seeks an experienced Corporate & Securities Paralegal to support SEC filings, governance, insider trading administration, and board matters. This onsite role partners with legal, finance, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining board calendars, managing insider trading programs, coordinating training, assisting with 10-K/10-Q filings and 16

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate and/or securities paralegal experience, ideally including proxy seasons.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and corporate governance practices.
• Experience with board management portals and equity administration platforms is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing and maintaining board and committee calendars.
• Support administration of the insider trading policy, including trading window calendars and preclearance documentation.
• Coordinate compliance training and maintain related records.
• Assist with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Section 16 filings, and Rule 144 filings, as well as related disclosure control processes.
• Prepare and distribute annual Director & Officer Questionnaires and manage completion and follow-up.
• Track corporate governance and compliance deadlines.
• Coordinate and support the company's annual meeting of stockholders, working with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Compile quarterly legal updates and assist with preparation of board and committee materials.
• Coordinate assembly and distribution of board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, board books, resolutions, and minutes.
• Assist with reports and presentations for board committees and executive leadership.
• Maintain the company's electronic board portal, including minutes, resolutions, and governance materials.
• Support internal audit activities, records management, and compliance initiatives.
• Research corporate governance trends and best practices.
• Gather and track due diligence materials for M&A transactions and financings.
• Support subsidiary entity documentation and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Assist with special projects and other legal department initiatives as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Board management portals

Equity administration platforms

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing aerospace and space technology company specializing in the development and production of advanced spacecraft platforms and end-to-end space solutions. The company supports complex space missions through spacecraft production, systems integration, testing, launch support, and mission operations.

They are seeking an experienced Corporate & Securities Paralegal to support securities compliance, corporate governance, insider trading administration, and board matters. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and enjoys partnering closely with legal, finance, and other cross-functional teams.

This is an onsite position in the Denver, Colorado area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing and maintaining board and committee meeting calendars
• Support administration of the company's insider trading policy, including trading window calendars and preclearance documentation
• Coordinate compliance training and maintain related records
• Assist with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Section 16 filings, and Rule 144 filings, as well as related disclosure control processes
• Prepare and distribute annual Director & Officer Questionnaires and manage completion and follow-up
• Track corporate governance and compliance deadlines
• Coordinate and support the company's annual meeting of stockholders, working with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Compile quarterly legal updates and assist with preparation of board and committee materials
• Coordinate assembly and distribution of board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, board books, resolutions, and minutesAssist with reports and presentations for board committees and executive leadership
• Maintain the company's electronic board portal, including minutes, resolutions, and governance materials
• Support internal audit activities, records management, and compliance initiatives
• Research corporate governance trends and best practices

Additional Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of stock ledger and equity management databases
• Gather and track due diligence materials for M&A transactions and financings
• Support subsidiary entity documentation and ongoing corporate compliance
• Assist with special projects and other legal department initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of corporate and/or securities paralegal experience, ideally including experience supporting proxy seasons
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and corporate governance practices
• Experience with board management portals and equity administration platforms is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality