Sysco · 8 hours ago
Senior Manager, Corporate Governance & Securities
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Governance & Securities. This role involves assisting the Vice President with corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters, including preparing corporate documents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support preparation and coordination of Board and Committee materials, including compiling meeting books using Diligent
Own scheduling, calendaring, and coordination of logistics related to Board and Committee meetings
Draft corporate governance documents including resolutions, meeting minutes, and secretary certificates
Assist with preparation of Sysco's annual proxy statement and support additional SEC filings as needed
Assist in planning and logistics for Sysco's annual stockholder meeting and proxy distribution
Draft and coordinate Section 16 filings, maintain EDGAR access credentials, and manage records of insider ownership
Conduct legal research and benchmarking related to SEC and NYSE compliance and governance practices
Maintain and organize corporate policies, governance templates, and internal resources
Coordinate with Sysco's transfer agent and third-party providers to manage governance matters
Contribute to corporate projects, including process improvement, compliance initiatives, and legal operations enhancements
Collaborate with other members of the Legal team to provide support across various legal workstreams
Maintain strong, proactive communication with internal partners, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of professionalism
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years corporate paralegal experience in a public corporation, private company, or law firm
Ability to serve as administrator of Diligent Boards and to incorporate artificial intelligence into the Legal department
Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices, board and committee operations, and stockholder engagement processes
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with senior executives, directors, and external advisors
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive corporate and executive information
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, HR, Compliance, and Internal Audit
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited institution or program
Current notary commission in the State of Texas
Experience managing subsidiary and entity governance, including domestic and international compliance requirements
Proficiency with SEC filing and governance platforms (e.g., Workiva)
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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