Corporate Paralegal (Publicly-Traded Company)
Company: Clean Energy Fuels
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Support entity
management function through creation, maintenance and dissolution
of corporate entities, including preparation of organizational
documents, maintenance of minute books, drafting of minutes and
consents, preparation and filing of annual reports and compliance
requirements in various states, preparation and updating of entity
organizational charts, and tracking corporate authorizations and
intercompany agreements.Assist with SEC reporting and filings
(10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy).Assist with administration of equity plan
and related records, documentation, stock transfer, beneficial
ownership table, and filings including Section 16 filings/Form
4.Support corporate secretary function with drafting, organization
and distribution of board, committee, and shareholder
documents.Assist with administration of corporate compliance
programs and policies (e.g., insider trading, 10b5-1 plan
guidelines, etc.).Assist with the preparation, distribution and
review of director and officer questionnaires, board and committee
assessments, and other governance and reporting matters.Manage
legal and corporate records.Support the preparation for the annual
meeting of stockholders. Maintain and track intellectual property
portfolio and assist with trademark and patent filings.Liaise with
outside counsel and vendors.Stay current and advise on applicable
SEC, Nasdaq, and state law requirements.Collaborate cross
functionally, including with HR, finance/accounting, and tax
teams.Help with M&A, financing, and capital markets
transactions, including due diligence and document preparation,
closing checklists, and tracking deliverables. Prepare and manage
company data rooms in connection with corporate transactions. Draft
officer certificates and compliance documents. Index and organize
transaction documents.Draft and file UCC financing statements.
Provide litigation, investigation, bankruptcy, and regulatory
support as needed.Contract administration including reviewing,
proofing and summarizing key contractual provisions in electronic
database.Organizational support to legal department in the contract
drafting, administration, review and approval process and tracking
contractual obligations.General and as-needed support to the legal
operations function. If you are seeking a career centered on new
technology with an awesome environmental benefit, this is the
opportunity for you! Requirements include: This is an in-office
positionMinimum 5-7 years of relevant experience supporting SEC and
stock exchange compliance and reporting, corporate governance,
equity plan administration, entity management, corporate secretary,
M&A, corporate finance, securities law, and corporate
compliance functions at publicly-traded companiesBachelor's degree
preferred Professional demeanorExcellent communication skills,
written and oralProficient with Microsoft Office applications
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent word processing capabilities
Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have
supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or
Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred plus a minimum of 5-7 years
of experience working in-house and/or at a law firm supporting
publicly-traded companies. Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze,
and interpret laws and regulations. Ability to draft commercial
contracts and other legal documents and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
from executives, managers, clients, and customers. Mathematical
Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical
problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills Knowledge of all
Microsoft Office applications. CompetenciesTo perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
behaviors: Quality: Consistently produces high quality work
(accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity,
processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills
related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress,
demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean workspace, company equipment
and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job
safely. Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely,
effectively, professionally and timely. Exhibits good listening and
comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and
shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to
say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues.
Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and
anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided. Teamwork:
Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect,
courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an
appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes
cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact
and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other
impacted departments early for solutions. Persistence: Develops
workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in
following assignments through to completion. Promotes process
improvements. Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest,
ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made,
completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes
responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance
and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.
Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is
engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues
better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps
up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls
costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is
committed to the satisfaction of customers. Leadership: Provides
clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is
proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and
solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts
responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes
appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions.
Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and
empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Encourages
continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others
and their ideas. Helps others manage through change. Passion: Is
excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes
a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department
and its contributions. Displays passion for the job. Physical
Demands Physical demands are customary for this type of position.
Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.
The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee
is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work
Environment The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the
safety guidelines.This is not a Remote positionSalary Range:
$90,000 - $150,000The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.Email resume to:
Patty.Roberts@cleanenergyfuels.com
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Keywords: Clean Energy Fuels, Newport Beach , Corporate Paralegal (Publicly-Traded Company), Accounting, Auditing , Newport Beach, California
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