Senior Paralegal (Corporate Governance & Securities)

Factset; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employee andfamil

Free working lunch in the office

Social community involved in sports

Certification reimbursement for CFA/IP

Generous PTO

Wellness discounts

Job summary

FactSet is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support corporate governance and securities functions. You will collaborate with senior counsel on board materials and regulatory calendar planning, ensuring accuracy of corporate records and timely filings.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in securities law, strong organization, and proficiency with EDGAR, SEC platforms, and board portals. In-house or law firm experience preferred; USA NY location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms, and board portals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and corporate secretarial initiatives and processes.
• Assist senior counsel in preparing board and committee materials.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of corporate books, minutes, and approvals.
• Support Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings and proxy statements.
• Lead Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking.
• Maintain insider trading compliance processes and governance certifications.
• Plan and logistics 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

Paralegal experience

Securities law

SEC reporting

Section 16 compliance

Board governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDGAR

SEC filing platforms

Board portals

Microsoft Office

Job description

• As a Senior 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
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families, at little or no cost to employees
• Free working lunch in the office Monday through Friday
• A social community involved in sports, charities, and in-office events
• Certification reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the CFA, IPM, CAIA, and FRM exams
• Generous PTO for personal, vacation, parental and medical leave
• Wellness discounts across gyms and other facilities

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlinesBroad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or other related compliance activitiesFamiliarity with SEC reporting, Section 16 compliance, insider trading programs, and public company governanceMinimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department; prior in-house experience is requiredExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailBachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionProficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms, and board portalsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and commitment to teamworkExperience handling confidential information and working with senior management