Paralegal - Corporate Governance & Securities

Support various governance and corporate secretarial initiatives and processes, including assisting senior counsel in preparing materials for board and committee meetings

Prepare, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of corporate books, minutes, and approvals, and assist with the board and regulatory calendar and planning

Support periodic and current reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and proxy statements

Support the preparation and submission of NYSE/Nasdaq filings and notifications

Lead Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking

Maintain insider trading compliance processes, D&O questionnaires, and related governance certifications

Support planning and logistics for the annual meeting of shareholders

Organize and maintain legal files and databases

Identify governance gaps or process inefficiencies and drive improvements to enhance transparency and reduce risk

Help implement process improvements, workflow enhancements, and governance best practices

Provide general administrative support to the Legal team as needed

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department; prior in-house experience is required

Broad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or other related compliance activities

Familiarity with SEC reporting, Section 16 compliance, insider trading programs, and public company governance

Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms, and board portals

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines

Experience handling confidential information and working with senior management

Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork

Ability to to work hybrid schedule in NYC - 3-day in-office and 2-day remote schedule.

The budgeted salary amount range for this position in New York City and the state of Connecticut is $80K- $100k

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.

Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.

Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.

A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.

Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.

Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn more about our benefits here.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

Company Overview:

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify