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NiSource · 4 days ago

Corporate Paralegal/ Board, Securities, Corporate Liaison

Merrillville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

NiSource is a public utility company seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its corporate securities and governance team within the legal department. The role involves managing corporate records, assisting with SEC filings, and collaborating with business teams to develop governance policies and procedures.

BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists with preparation of certain Board and committee meeting materials and drafts communications with the Board when necessary

Prepares Board and committee meeting calendars, posts calendars and prepares Board & Committee meeting dates for Board approval for certain subsidiaries as needed

Assists with maintenance of corporate records for NiSource Inc. and its subsidiaries, including compiling and indexing minute books, articles and bylaws, electronically files corporate records for NiSource Inc. and affiliates, maintains stock ledgers and promissory notes, and drafts and circulates annual consents electing directors and officers and declaring dividends and intercompany borrowings

Prepares and files state and Internal Revenue Services filings, including state annual reports, SS-4, W-4 and Form 996s, and corporate qualifications, formations, withdrawals and dissolutions

Maintains the relationship with corporate registered agent and supports the service of process for legal communications, including responding to subpoenas

Respond to data requests across the organization related to corporate record inquiries

Prepare certificates and necessary corporate governance documents to support records and evidence of corporate authority

Will be asked to cross train and support the broader team with the following, as needed: Draft portions of the proxy statement and gather, analyze and maintain documentation of director compensation and other corporate governance back up information

Coordinate with Corporate Secretary to plan and organize all aspects of the annual shareholders meeting

Prepare and file SEC reports pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and with the New York Stock Exchange

Prepare securities trading blackout notices and insiders list and maintains accurate files in connection therewith, including Fidelity reporting compliance

Understand and administer the ESPP and the Dividend Reinvestment and Purchase Plan (DRPP), including maintaining accurate records of quarterly purchases in coordination with Payroll and Fidelity, and allocating Company shares. Coordinates with legal counsel and periodically updates the SEC prospectus related to the ESPP and DRPP

Prepares NiSource stock information for SEC disclosure

Qualification

Experience in securitiesExperience in governanceCorporate record managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCritical thinkingPerform researchWillingness to learnBusiness acumenTeam ConnectSecretariatEGovdirectFidelity Stock PlanTime managementRelationship buildingDemonstrated communication skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

1-5 years of experience

Experience in securities and corporate matters

Experience in governance rules and requirements

Experience in administrative tasks or logistics of a publicly traded company

Ability to always maintain confidentiality of all matters

Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics

Excellent time management skills

Excellent relationship building skills/savvy (high emotional intelligence) including the ability to work across organizations and establish credibility

Critical thinking and process mapping skills

Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills

Ability to perform research

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy and precision

Ability to work autonomously and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced and often changing environment while exercising sound judgement

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Strong business acumen

Familiarity with Team Connect

Familiarity with Secretariat

Familiarity with eGovdirect

Familiarity with Fidelity Stock Plan Administration and ComputerShare Issuer Services