Assistant Corporate Secretary

Ferguson • Newport News, VA

364d • $11,400 - $18,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Corporate Secretary provides corporate governance and legal analysis, advice and support for a Delaware incorporated company. This position is a direct report to the Deputy Corporate Secretary and indirectly supports the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and the Board of Directors. This is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Relocation support to the Hampton Roads area is available.

Requirements

• J.D. from a reputable U.S. law school; active Bar membership in the U.S.
• At least 3 years of legal experience working in the field of Delaware corporate law and public-company corporate governance generally.
• Prior experience providing corporate secretarial support and/or legal advice regarding corporate governance matters in a law firm or corporate law department.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment, as well as ability to collaboratively interact appropriately and effectively with all areas and levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.
• Calm under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking and oral and written communications skills, including comfort and confidence interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and operate as an active member of both the Corporate Secretary function and other teams/functions.
• Precision and careful attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with a positive attitude and a desire to grow and change with the business.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to explore and quickly learn other software applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with and assisting the Deputy Corporate Secretary to ensure effective governance of the Board and its Committees and providing legal advice on Delaware law and corporate governance.
• Supporting Board meeting administration, including drafting Board materials, minutes, resolutions and unanimous written consents for the Board and its Committees and facilitating delivery of the FEI Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• Supporting the full corporate calendar and Board and Committee annual calendars.
• Assisting with maintaining and adherence with key corporate governance documents, including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Matters Reserved to Board and Committee Charters.
• Assisting with NED recruitment and induction of new Board members, including co-ordination of the NED onboarding program.
• Maintaining SOPs related to Board and Committee matters and corporate governance.
• Maintaining Corporate Secretary related pages of the Ferguson website.
• Supporting the issuance of press releases and other technical announcements.
• Assisting the Corporate Secretary team with corporate actions and ad hoc projects as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees