Senior Paralegal - Corporate Governance & Securities

10000 FactSet Research Systems Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Family leave

Wellness days

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

FactSet, a leader in financial data and software, seeks a Senior Paralegal to bolster governance, securities, and capital markets initiatives. You will support board materials, maintain corporate records, and help coordinate reporting, filings, and Section 16 compliance with senior counsel and a collaborative Legal team.

The role requires 5+ years in securities paralegal work, in‑house or at a firm, and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in‑house legal department; prior in‑house experience is required.
• Broad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or other 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.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and corporate secretarial initiatives and processes, including materials for board and committee meetings.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of corporate books, minutes, and approvals; assist with calendar and planning.
• Support periodic reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and proxy statements.
• Support 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.
• Plan and organize the annual meeting of shareholders.
• Organize and maintain legal files and databases.
• Identify governance gaps or inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EDGAR

SEC filing platforms

Board portals

Job description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision‑making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in‑house legal department; prior in‑house experience is required
• Broad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or other 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 commitment to teamwork
• Ability to to work hybrid schedule in NYC - 3‑day in‑office and 2‑day remote schedule.

The budgeted salary amount range for this position in New York City and the state of Connecticut is $100K- $125k

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start‑up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company‑wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
• Learn more about our benefits here.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

Company Overview

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy‑side and sell‑side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next‑generation workflow solutions, and client‑centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more atwww.factset.comand follow us onXandLinkedIn.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

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