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Amentum · 9 hours ago

Senior SEC & Governance Paralegal

US-VA-Herndon

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$54/hr - $77/hr

8+ years exp

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. The Senior SEC/Governance Paralegal will support the Deputy General Counsel with SEC compliance, corporate governance, and various legal matters, ensuring adherence to regulations and assisting with board operations.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with legal and compliance processes associated with the preparation of various SEC filings, including Proxy Statement, Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Form 11-K and Section 16 filings

Assist the Deputy General Counsel with due diligence and other matters associated with the Company’s equity and debt financing transactions, including due diligence and closing documents

Assist with the filing of registration statements on Forms S-3 and S-8, and proxy statements, including D&O questionnaires and other due diligence

Assist the Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel with matters attendant to Amentum’s annual meeting of shareholders

Assist with the insider trading window preclearance process

Assist the Deputy General Counsel with beneficial ownership reporting and tracking, and compliance with the Company’s executive and director stock ownership guidelines and stock retention requirements

Assist the Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel with various corporate governance matters, including the preparation or revision of corporate documentation, charters, governance guidelines, and various research on public company corporate governance trends and developments

With appropriate oversight, manage compliance with NYSE listing standards and requirements, including the preparation of annual and interim written affirmations, officer listing changes, and dividend and annual meeting notices

Assist the Corporate Secretary with all matters related to the Amentum’s Board of Directors, and committees thereof, including preparing for Board and committee meetings, preparation of various Board agendas, minutes, resolutions, materials and other matters

Management, operation and governance of the Company’s board information portal, and assistance with the management of the Corporate Records

Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Corporate Secretary or the Deputy General Counsel from time to time

Qualification

SEC complianceCorporate governanceParalegal CertificationLegal researchNYSE regulationsProject managementMS Office SuiteDiligent Board BooksWorkivaAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

US Citizenship is required

Associate or Bachelor's degree required, and Paralegal Certification or Equivalent (including CCGP Certification)

Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in SEC/securities, corporate governance, and corporate secretary

Working with boards of directors for public companies, either (1) all in-house, or (2) at a law firm

With at least three years of in-house experience and the rest with a reputable national or international law firm

Strong legal research and writing skills

Advanced knowledge of personal computing, MS Office Suite applications, Diligent Board Books portal (and various components and products used with it), Workiva, the New York Stock Exchange's Listing Manager portal, and various internet options/sites, as well as knowledge of CT Corporation's hCue database preferred

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to consistently meet deadlines with high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment

Superior organizational/planning skills

Proactive with strong initiative and superior attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with all areas and levels of the organization, including, without limitation, Amentum's board of directors and the executive leadership team

Flexible, has a sense of humor, and a team player who works well in a collegial, respectful environment with designated lines of authority