Senior Paralegal, Securities and Governance (hybrid)
BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States
Job Description Summary
Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Role Overview:
The position supports the Corporate Secretary’s office in the day-to-day operations and functions in providing legal support on public company securities reporting and corporate governance compliance. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Assist with developing materials that are presented to Board and committees (i.e., agendas, minutes, resolutions, corporate governance reviews, director independence, related party transactions)
- Support preparation and filing of SEC documents, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K and proxy statement.
- Support tracking insider stock holdings and assist with preparing and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
- Prepare and review of D&O questionnaires.
- Prepare timeline for proxy statement and work with third party vendors for proxy preparation and solicitation process.
- Perform benchmarking and research on various securities and governance matters.
- Prepare filings for NYSE compliance.
- Interact with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and the HR, investor relations and finance teams on corporate and compliance matters.
- Serve as primary contact with BD’s transfer agent and assist with shareholder-related issues.
- Assisting in the execution of Board and committee meetings.
- Assist with variety of other governance and shareholder-related matters, including policies and procedures, insider trading procedures and executive and director compensation.
- Help to review and update content and legal policies for corporate governance compliance.
- Perform other related duties as required, including liaising with other departments as needed.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 8 years of corporate governance or similar paralegal experience.
- Experience working in-house at the corporate secretary’s office or large law firm supporting corporate governance or securities law matters.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office product suite and willingness and ability to learn new corporate governance and other software tools.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience being proactive, self-driven with the capacity to work autonomously in a dynamic work environment
- Interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively with cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization
- Attention to detail and organizational problem-solving skills
- Excellent work ethic and high degree of professionalism, and a proven ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, changing environment and to balance multiple, concurrent projects.
- In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, he or she will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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