Strategic Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal to manage equity administration, regulatory filings, and governance matters. You will ensure accurate records and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to uphold securities compliance.

Ideal candidates have a law/finance background, 5+ years in relevant roles, and strong detail orientation. This role supports mergers, financings, and board matters and offers growth within a large retail corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate securities, corporate governance, legal, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, regulatory frameworks, and equity administration.
• Experience with capitalization table management and equity management platforms.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate securities administration, including equity plans, share issuances, transfers, and cancellations.
• Maintain accurate capitalization tables and securities records.
• Prepare, review, and file required regulatory and securities filings (e.g., SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, or equivalent jurisdictional requirements).
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, and restructurings.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, transfer agents, auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on securities-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and assess impact on the organization.
• Assist with board, shareholder, and committee matters related to equity and securities.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff or cross-functional teams as needed

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Equity administration

Capitalization table management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Equity management platforms

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal to manage equity administration, regulatory filings, and governance matters. You will ensure accurate records and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to uphold securities compliance.

Ideal candidates have a law/finance background, 5+ years in relevant roles, and strong detail orientation. This role supports mergers, financings, and board matters and offers growth within a large retail corporate