Corporate Paralegal
- Full-time
- Workplace Type: Onsite
- Department: HQ - Legal
- Compensation: USD93400 - USD120120 - yearly
Company Description
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to serve as a key member of our Legal team, reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Corporate and Assistant Corporate Secretary. This director-level position will play a crucial role supporting our corporate, securities and business affairs team in delivering timely, organized legal support to our global operations and contribute directly to Vuori's corporate governance and compliance programs.
What you'll get to do:
- Manage and lead U.S. and international entity formation and maintenance and registered agent maintenance. Organize the various administrative filings and entity records along with the full range of support for maintenance activities across all entities (board meeting and shareholder meetings), including the entity org chart
- Architect the Team’s files and records and coordinate with team members to ensure the various systems of records are maintained and that team members are following filing and naming conventions
- Act as the administrator (user/admin) and co-architect the corporate minute books and related Shareholder and Board records for the company and its subsidiaries, this includes on the Company’s electronic platform as well as physical files for all original signatures
- Working together with the CEO’s EA, coordinate and support the board of directors and its committees, including preparing and distributing materials, drafting resolutions and consents, managing and administering the board of directors portal
- Prepare, format, collate and compile Board and Leadership materials, including materials in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Adobe
- Manage the administration of §16 D&O’s public company compliance, e.g. D&O Questionnaire, EDGAR codes, Forms 3, 4 and 5, and Section 16 compliance
- Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, proxy statements, and other public company filings
- Facilitate global KYC and signature requests, including collecting both original and electronic signatures, and arranging notary and apostille/authentication of documents
- Provide auxiliary support for the Business Affairs team with the contract signature processes ensure compliance with signature authority policy
- Assist with corporate development and strategic transactions, including organizing due diligence materials and data rooms
- Coordinate logistics for Annual Shareholders Meetings and support its proxy processes
- Assist in managing related party transactions and corporate aircraft compliance at the direction of the CLO and/or senior members on the team as well as periodic reporting for executive reimbursement or year-end taxes
- Support equity administration through platforms like Shareworks/Morgan Stanley at Work, including monitoring equity transactions and facilitating compliance with insider trading policies
- Administer insider trading plan compliance and 409A valuation process
- Support invoicing and billing and disbursements, accruals and budgeting
- Help with administrative tasks, such as copying, scanning, filing, faxing, mailing (mail merge) and other administrative tasks
- We expect everyone on the Team to support each other and the business by pitching in and rolling up their sleeves as needed
Qualifications
Who you are:
- Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with a mixed background including both law firm and in-house corporate experience
- Notary license preferred, or willing to obtain a license
- Experience with working in a highly regulated industry or public company experience, including familiarity with SEC reporting and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with board software (e.g., Diligent, DirectorsDesk etc.), stock administration platforms (e.g., Computershare, Shareworks/Morgan Stanley at Work etc.)
- Experience with Docusign, Adobe and contract management systems
- Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Experience in working in Excel and data or financial analysis and modeling
- Excited by the idea of innovating and driving efficiency in the delivery of legal services using AI legal tools
- Strong knowledge of entity management and corporate governance requirements
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator with strong writing and drafting skills
- Excellent analytical capabilities, organizational skills, and dedication to details
- Ability to work effectively across all levels of the company, including senior officers, on a regular basis
- Fast learner and self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Additional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $93,400 per year - $120,120 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.