Securities & Governance Paralegal — Hybrid NYC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Holidays

Family leave

Wellness days

Job summary

FactSet is seeking a Paralegal to join its governance, securities, and capital markets team in New York. You will support board materials, maintain corporate records, and assist with reporting, NYSE/Nasdaq filings, and Section 16.

This role requires stealthy attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with confidential information. You will help manage insider trading programs, governance certifications, and annual shareholder meeting logistics while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law; prior in-house experience required.
• Broad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or 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 teamwork.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule in NYC - 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

EDGAR

SEC filing platforms

board portals

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FactSet is seeking a Paralegal to join its governance, securities, and capital markets team in New York. You will support board materials, maintain corporate records, and assist with reporting, NYSE/Nasdaq filings, and Section 16.

This role requires stealthy attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with confidential information. You will help manage insider trading programs, governance certifications, and annual shareholder meeting logistics while coordinating with