Corporate Paralegal - Securities and Corporate Governance - based onsite St. Petersburg, FL

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal with deep expertise in public company securities compliance and corporate governance. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment supporting senior legal leadership, including the Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors, and executive management. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance best practices, along with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex workflows with precision and confidentiality.

• Prepare, draft, and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Assist in drafting and coordinating Form 8‑K, proxy statement, and annual meeting materials.
• Support periodic reporting processes, including 10‑Q and 10‑K information gathering and review.
• Manage 10b5‑1 trading plans, equity award tracking, and insider compliance.
• Set up, onboard, and maintain SEC filing officers, including creating new filer accounts and managing credentials

• Assist with Board of Directors and committee meeting preparation: agendas, resolutions, presentations, and minutes.
• Coordinate board communications, approvals, electronic consents, and governance documentation.
• Maintain corporate governance policies, charters, and entity records.
• Support planning and logistics for the annual shareholders meeting.

• Handle U.S. subsidiary management, including formation, maintenance, dissolution, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and databases.

• Manage cross‑functional requests from Legal, Finance, Tax, and other internal stakeholders.

• 12+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with at least 3 years supporting a public company required, either through direct employment with a public company or by supporting public company clients at a law firm.
• Deep knowledge of SEC reporting, Section 16, and public‑company governance practices.
• Familiarity with NYSE or Nasdaq listing requirements.
• Strong drafting skills and comfort working directly with senior executives.
• Experience with entity management platforms (e.g., Boardvantage, Diligent, hCue) a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and professionalism.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree preferred.