Exelixis · 2 months ago
Senior Corporate Paralegal
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expExelixis is a company focused on corporate legal affairs, and they are seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support their securities and corporate governance practice. The role involves managing corporate legal records, assisting with SEC filings, and coordinating corporate governance activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standardized workflow checklists and calendaring system relating to SEC rules and processes and corporate governance matters and serve as a primary coordination resource for internal clients
Assist the in-house legal and finance teams with preparation and review of all SEC reports and manage all related Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance procedures for the Corporate Legal Affairs team
Help prepare and/or be a first reviewer on Section 16 filings and assist with filing procedures, as well as organize and maintain all related documentation for Corporate Legal Affairs records
Serve as administrator for Securities Compliance Committee and manage rules, procedures and participant documentaiton/onboarding relating to Exelixis’ Insider Trading Policy, Rule 10b5-1 Trading Policy and Change-in-Control and Severance Benefit Plan
Oversee day-to-day management and maintenance of all Exelixis’ corporate governance records (including corporate minute books, charter documents, entity management and service of process, as well as the preparation/procurement of necessary corporate formalities from Exelixis’ senior management team and/or governmental authorities as may be needed)
Coordinate preparation and review of materials for all stockholder, Board of Directors and committee meetings throughout the year (including visual presentations/talking points, meeting minutes/resolutions/written consents, committee charters, governance policies, annual performance assessments and D&O Questionnaires), and serve as primary manager for Exelixis’ digital governance and virtual meeting platforms, as well as director compensation program
Manage cloud transition of Corporate Legal Affairs electronic file management system corporate , working with rest of the team in creating standardized organizational framework, procedures and instructions, and continue to maintain and update files on a weekly or more frequent basis
Support broader in-house legal teamand outside counsel with litigation activities, including document discovery, as needed
Provide due diligence support for M&A and similar activities as needed
Coordinate and assist with Corporate Legal Affairs training sessions and internal corporate strategy meetings, including materials preparation and delivery of presentations
Assist legal team leaders with budget and invoice activities with respect to outside counsel and other vendors
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in related discipline or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program
Minimum of five years of corporate paralegal experience at a large law firm or within an in-house corporate legal department of a publicly traded company
Familiar with SEC reporting processes and timelines (including equity compensation/Section 16 and Annual Stockholder Meeting matters) and experience using standard corporate legal resources, such as thecorporatecounsel.net or section16.net
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Box, CompareDocs or similar redlining software
Applies strong analytical and business communication skills (both written and verbal)
Highly organized, strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
Demonstrates interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and with others
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and re-prioritize on short time frames with supervisor input
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with precision and accuracy
Ability to develop and rigorously maintain a detailed and effective record-keeping system
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters
Must have good judgment and a positive, can-do attitude
Preferred
Experience drafting SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy) is a plus
Experience with presentations of corporate sustainability programs, or familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other privacy laws is a plus
Experience using a board management software, Workiva and/or Smartsheet is a plus
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (39)
2024 (25)
2023 (25)
2022 (28)
2021 (29)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
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