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Governance Paralegal

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Board of Directors and its committees in all respects, including
  • prepare and organize corporate governance documents such as agendas, resolutions, consents, and minutes
  • coordinate and plan Board and committee meeting schedules and logistics (which may be conducted in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format)
  • manage the set-up and technical specifications for materials and rooms in connection with Board and committee meetings
  • assist attorneys with the preparation of substantive materials and presentations for Board and committee meetings
  • lead the administration of the company's electronic board portal (e.g., maintain mastery of technical skills in all aspects and modules of the portal, schedule training for users and liaise with information technology personnel on technical, security and other issues), and manage distributions of Board and committee meeting materials and communications through the portal
  • facilitate communication and serve as a key point of contact regarding Board-related information, including in connection with regulatory filings and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
  • Work closely with Corporate Secretary and attorneys in the Office of the Corporate Secretary to identify priorities and enhance process with respect to Board-related matters
• Assist attorneys with timely preparation and review of quarterly, annual and other securities filings (10-Q, 10-K, proxy statement, etc.), annual certifications and other notifications and reports to the NYSE, including the coordination and maintenance of backup documentation
• Contribute to various aspects of the company's capital markets transactions, including the management of the documentary diligence process and the coordination of closing documentation
• Assist with corporate governance-related matters, including the preparation and distribution of Directors and Officers questionnaires, Board and Committee self-assessment surveys, and new director onboarding materials
• Support the administration of legal entity governance, including maintenance of books and records for corporate entities and inputting of data into the corporate entity management database or other system with information on legal entities (including the state of incorporation, qualifications to do business, stock and organizational structure), entity officers and board of directors
• Support legal and business unit personnel, as needed (e.g., M&A and other transactional; due diligence; audits; litigation responses)
• Assist in the preparation of other corporate policies and documents and record-keeping
• Conduct legal and business research as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (paralegal certification is preferred)
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm and/ or legal department of a public company, with a focus on corporate and/ or contract matters. Experience in a financial services firm is preferred

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

EEO Statement:

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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