Tenor Legal · 1 day ago
Corporate Secretary Paralegal
Tenor Legal is a premier legal services firm known for innovation and excellence. They are seeking an experienced Corporate Governance / Corporate Secretary Paralegal to support a legal leadership team during a significant corporate transformation, including preparation for a major spin-off transaction.
Responsibilities
Support the General Counsel and legal leadership team on core corporate governance matters
Manage board and committee logistics, including calendars, materials, and board portals
Prepare and maintain governance documentation, including straw minutes and committee readouts
Coordinate D&O questionnaires and support annual governance processes
Support the proxy statement process, including content coordination, updates, and interaction with outside counsel
Prepare and file or support filings for Forms 3, 4, and 8-K
Maintain exhibit lists for Forms 10-K and 10-Q
Manage insider trading processes, including blackout windows, pre-clearance, and insider lists
Coordinate board and committee self-evaluations
Liaise with outside counsel and internal stakeholders across finance and legal
Support governance workstreams related to the upcoming spin-off transaction, including off-cycle board meetings and approvals
Qualification
Required
5-10+ years of experience as a corporate governance or corporate secretary paralegal
Strong experience supporting public company boards and committees
Hands-on familiarity with SEC filings (Forms 3, 4, 8-K; proxy statements; 10-K/10-Q support)
Experience managing board portals and governance calendars
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive working style
Comfortable working directly with senior legal leadership, including the General Counsel
Ability to manage periods of increased activity tied to board meetings and transaction milestones
Preferred
Prior experience in a lean in-house legal team strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) with 4% match
PTO
Paid holidays
And more
Company
Tenor Legal
Tenor is a premier legal services firm offering Fortune 500 companies and leading law firms unmatched access to exceptional legal talent on either a flexible secondment or direct-hire basis.