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Cantor Fitzgerald · 13 hours ago

Senior Corporate and SEC Paralegal

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. is a leading global financial services firm with a strong focus on financial and technological innovation. They are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate and SEC Paralegal to manage SEC filings, coordinate board meetings, and maintain corporate records while collaborating closely with legal and accounting teams.

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Hiring Manager
Pia Rosen
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Responsibilities

Preparation of and assistance with public filings (including forms 10-K; 10-Q; 8-K; proxy; Forms 3, 4, 5, 13D/G)
Communicating with senior management and outside directors both verbally and in writing on a variety of matters
Planning, preparing, scheduling, organizing, and assisting in the administration of Board of Directors and committee meetings and the company’s annual shareholder meeting, including preparation and distribution of proxy materials and related documents and filings; director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, proxy cards, script, voting, directing activities of transfer agent and other internal and external events
Management of all aspects of the preparation and distribution of materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including preparing and drafting agendas, minutes, routine resolutions, written consents and board materials and maintaining public company minute books and board records, director and officer incentive equity information, maintaining director payment records and related administration and record keeping
Management of code of ethics and other ESG processes and similar tasks including drafting and updating the company’s policies and procedures
Coordinating information and responses from various departments within the company
Position may involve occasional assistance with matters relating to share issuances including drafting of letters and Rule 144 and other opinions to stock transfer agent and communicating with various state and local agencies
Position may also periodically include some general corporate paralegal responsibilities including review of non-disclosure agreements, corporate agreements and transactions, assisting with forming new legal entities and drafting minutes and maintaining minute books and state and local filings for various entities; maintaining other corporate resolutions and records including work relating to corporate officers, organizational charts, corporate profiles; maintaining data rooms, and other administrative matters

Qualification

SEC filingsCorporate governanceCommunication skillsParalegal CertificationMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWriting skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Previous experience with SEC filings is required
Previous in-house and/or corporate experience interacting with the board of directors and/or senior management is required
Strong communication skills and excellent writing and grammar skills are required
SEC filings are deadline-driven, and some after-hours work is required during busy seasons (Overtime-eligible)
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience necessary)
Paralegal Certification and/or bachelor's degree required

Preferred

Workiva or other SEC research experience is a plus
Financial industry experience is preferred
Litera/Workshare blacklining software and board portal software Diligent to assemble and maintain board materials is a plus

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
Discretionary bonuses
Other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.)

Company

Cantor Fitzgerald

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Cantor Fitzgerald is a global financial services firm that specializes in equities, investment banking, and real estate.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Howard Lutnick
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Danny Salinas
Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Financial Officer
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