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Raymond James · 3 days ago

Paralegal, Corporate Governance

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services firm seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal. The role involves performing corporate and regulatory support activities, managing entity information, and ensuring compliance with SEC and Federal Reserve reporting requirements.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform various corporate governance/entity management activities relating to Raymond James domestic and international subsidiaries; including reporting, consents and resolutions, officer and director updates, state filings, and corporate formations and dissolutions

Obtain signatures for corporate documents in-person and through e-signature platforms

Maintain the entity management database (hCue) that contains relevant information regarding all Raymond James subsidiaries; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the database

Provide general support to attorneys and assist with other related duties as required

Part of the team responsible for Federal Reserve entity reporting (FRY-10) relating to Raymond James subsidiaries, as well as an annual review and confirmation process for annual (FRY-6) Federal Reserve reporting

Part of the team responsible for SEC Section 16 reporting and filing for Raymond James Insiders

Coordinate outside services and acts as a liaison with third party providers, including current vendor, CT Corporation, responsible for entity management database system and state filings

Maintain and contribute to a library of preapproved documents, including consents and resolutions, templates and historical documents, and revises materials as needed

Support Corporate Secretary with matters relating to corporate governance

Follow policies and procedures relating to areas of responsibilities (entity management, corporate governance, and Federal Reserve reporting)

Promote effective work practices and work as a team member

Maintain currency in paralegal practices and methodologies

Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Corporate governanceEntity managementSEC Section 16 reportingFederal Reserve reportingLegal researchHCue database administrationProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Associates degree and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a law firm or legal department in a financial planning, investment management or other financial services environment

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, and government regulations

Fundamental business practices and concepts that impact the success and profitability of the firm

General concepts, practices and procedures of corporate paralegals

Corporate governance and entity management, including consents and resolutions, formation and dissolution of legal entities, and applicable state filings, as well as administration of an entity management database

Legal research and analyzing facts and information, and resolving problems as they arise

Corporate governance and entity management, preferably working with an organization with substantial number of legal entities

Administering an entity management database (hCue) or equivalent skill

Communicating with regulators/state authorities in connection with corporate governance/entity management responsibilities

Assisting legal counsel in connection with various corporate governance activities (e.g., mergers, dissolutions, formations)

Project management and calendaring

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications

Maintain confidential information

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Maintain professional currency

Use analytical and critical thinking skills in reading, interpreting, analyzing and applying information from legal documentation and references

Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation

Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate

Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequent changing priorities and interruptions in a fast-paced work environment

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

Effectively and accurately communicates with team members and other members of the department