Senior Paralegal, Corporate Securities and Governance

SharkNinja is seeking a paralegal with a strong background in securities and corporate governance to join our legal team in Needham, MA. This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a fast paced and highly innovative global consumer products company with a well-regarded and business-minded legal team. The Senior Corporate Paralegal will assist with securities and public company matters, SEC filings and NYSE requirements, as well as with board and corporate governance. They will be primarily responsible for assisting attorneys on the Securities and Corporate Governance Team. The role will have the opportunity for other projects within the Legal Department and as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, as well as to work across functions with other business units.

We’re a legal team of business drivers. The legal team is comprised of business minded attorneys that cultivate their skills to lead many business initiatives and outcomes throughout the organization. We’re a department that enjoys working closely together, with a strong internal reputation, which has fun rolling up our sleeves to ultimately deliver the best consumer experience. The ideal candidate is someone that is CURIOUS, enjoys driving a contract to exceed a business outcome, and wants to elevate their “legal agility” to work with a fun, highly innovative, fast paced, and truly passionate business-minded team.

Senior Corporate Paralegal:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist the legal team in various tasks including but not limited to:

Preparing and reviewing the company’s SEC filings, including reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, annual proxy statement (DEF 14A), and related materials

Supporting Board and committee operations, including preparing agendas, minutes, resolutions, and other governance records; maintenance of governance policies and committee charters and related materials

Supporting disclosure controls and procedures and coordinating inputs from cross-functional teams

Supporting director onboarding, training, annual evaluations, and governance-related disclosures

Assisting with annual meeting logistics and related materials

Maintaining insider trading compliance processes, D&O questionnaires, and related governance certifications

Leading Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking

Assisting with NYSE compliance and required submissions

Managing the formalities necessary to maintain SharkNinja’s domestic and international entities, including coordination with corporate agents and legal counsel to maintain minute books, compliance calendars, and annual report filings; record and report director and officer changes; and maintain qualifications to do business

Preparing resolutions and other legal documents for attorney review

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of U.S. securities regulations, NYSE rules, EDGAR filing practices, and corporate governance best practices

Experience drafting and reviewing SEC filings, corporate governance documents, and board memoranda and presentations

Experience handling confidential information and working with senior management

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work efficiently, independently, and effectively in time-sensitive situations, and interest in developing proficiency in multiple areas of the law

Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, and superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively across a global enterprise, dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and in various cultures

Proven ability to manage complex matters and exercise sound judgment

Self-motivated to seek out challenges and pursue outrageously extraordinary outcomes

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Experience with board software such as Diligent preferred

Education/Experience:

Minimum of three to five years of experience as a corporate paralegal focused on securities/corporate governance at a firm or in-house

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Certified as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred

Experience in management of corporate entities

Commissioned Notary Public or willingness to obtain commission shortly after hire

Law firm and/or in-house practice experience in a publicly traded company preferred

High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of work with various deadlines

Location: Needham, MA Hybrid

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range

$109,200—$175,000 USD