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Sr. Corporate Paralegal

Pax8

Pax8

Legal
Arlington, VA, USA
Posted on Sep 25, 2024
Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The overall goal of the Sr. Corporate Paralegal role is to provide comprehensive legal support in various areas, with a particular focus on corporate governance and compliance. Responsibilities include administering global stock plans, managing the company minute book, supporting due diligence exercises, overseeing compliance and securities filings, handling UCC filings, drafting and distributing legal documents, coordinating proxy materials, and managing global legal entity compliance. Additionally, they communicate with shareholders and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory filing calendars, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the legal department.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Own day-to-day operations of corporate function, which includes:
    • Global stock plan administration.
    • Service as a resource for other employees regarding equity questions.
    • File feed management.
    • Global entity management (e.g., compliance, filings, docketing).
    • Ownership and management of company minute book.
    • Support efforts to grow and scale through automation, process improvement, and partnership with internal and external business partners.
  • Provide support in internal and external due diligence exercises.
  • Coordinate and oversee compliance, securities, tax, and other state filings.
  • Order, review, and analyze UCC, lien, and judgment searches; Prepare UCC filings.
  • Draft and distribute legal documents, communications, resolutions, meeting minutes, correspondence, notices, proxies, agendas, ballots, and proxy statements.
  • Coordinate proxy materials for both routine proxies and special shareholder meetings.
  • Communicate with large stockholder base.
  • Oversee compliance and regulatory filing calendars.
  • Complete special projects and provide general legal operations support as needed.

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

  • At least fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) years of experience working in a combination of large law firms and corporate roles, with at least five (5) years of public company experience.
  • Experience with Global Legal Entity Management and Tools. Implementation experience a plus.
  • Seasoned Stock Plan Administrator with the ability to administer multiple plans on a global basis.
  • Expertise in securities compliance.
  • Skilled project manager with the ability to oversee multiple simultaneous workstreams.
  • Experience drafting Process Playbooks and SOP documents.
  • Incredible attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, apply critical and creative thinking, and solve complex problems without close supervision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong ability to communicate with a wide and diverse audience (both internal and external).
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Required Education & Certifications:

    • B.A./B.S. in a related field or equivalent work experience.
    • Certification (CEP) and ‘National Association of Stock Plan Professionals’ membership a plus.

Compensation:

  • Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $130,000 or more depending on experience

Expected Closing Date: 10/07/2024

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*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
  • Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible, Open Vacation
  • Paid Sick Time Off
  • Extended Leave for Life events
  • RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
  • Career Development Programs
  • Stock Option Eligibility
  • Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.