Securities Paralegal

American International Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American International Group, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Securities Paralegal to support the Corporate Secretary’s Office on public company reporting and general corporate matters. You will work under a senior attorney and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on SEC reporting duties, including Section 16 filings, 34 Act reporting, and help with proxy materials, governance questions and audits. Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a major public corporation and/or law firm.
• Knowledge of ’34 Act requirements (particularly Section 16).
• Proficiency in Workiva, SharePoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with EDGAR Next.
• General legal research skills and excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate complex tasks with multiple stakeholders; innovative and a self-starter.
• Bachelor's or associate’s degree or paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4 and 5) and maintain corresponding executive officer equity ownership information.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual proxy statement and manage cross-functional audit support.
• Provide support on corporate governance matters, including D&O questionnaires, shareholder engagement and annual meeting preparation.
• Assist with periodic reports under the ’34 Act, including Forms 10-Q/K.
• Establish and implement best practices for reporting and legal entity management.
• Manage and implement processes under the company's insider trading policy.
• Liaise with transfer agent.
• Conduct peer benchmarking and legal research.
• Assist the corporate legal team with other projects as needed.

Skills

Section 16 filings knowledge

34 Act knowledge

Workiva

SharePoint

Excel

EDGAR Next

Legal research

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Workiva

SharePoint

Excel

EDGAR Next

Job description

Securities Paralegal

This role is for the primary SEC reporting paralegal on a team of dedicated corporate paralegals and will report to a senior attorney in the Corporate Secretary’s Office to assist with public company reporting requirements and general corporate matters.

Specific Responsibilities

• Draft and file Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4 and 5) and maintain corresponding executive officer equity ownership information
• Assist in the preparation of the annual proxy statement and manage cross-functional audit support
• Provide support on corporate governance matters, including D&O questionnaires, shareholder engagement and annual meeting preparation
• Assist with periodic reports under the ’34 Act, including Forms 10-Q/K
• Establish and implement best practices for reporting and legal entity management
• Manage and implement processes under the company's insider trading policy
• Liaise with transfer agent
• Conduct peer benchmarking and legal research
• Assist the corporate legal team with other projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a major public corporation and/or law firm
• Knowledge of ’34 Act requirements (particularly Section 16)
• Proficiency in Workiva, SharePoint and Excel
• Familiarity with EDGAR Next
• General legal research skills and excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate complex tasks with multiple stakeholders; innovative and a self-starter
• Bachelor's or associate’s degree or paralegal certificate

For positions based in New York , the base salary range is $72,000-$90,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters. At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world. American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential.

We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

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