Paralegal
About The Position
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting FactSet's corporate governance and securities function, working on high-impact initiatives that shape how FactSet manages these critical areas. You will join a dynamic and highly collaborative team handling governance, securities, capital markets, and policy matters, where your contribution will be immediate and meaningful. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited to make a real difference in a fast-growing global company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department; prior in-house experience is required
- Broad exposure to corporate secretarial, corporate law, or other related compliance activities
- Familiarity with SEC reporting, Section 16 compliance, insider trading programs, and public company governance
- Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms, and board portals
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Experience handling confidential information and working with senior management
- Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork
- Ability to to work hybrid schedule in NYC - 3-day in-office and 2-day remote schedule.
Responsibilities
- Support various governance and corporate secretarial initiatives and processes, including assisting senior counsel in preparing materials for board and committee meetings
- Prepare, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of corporate books, minutes, and approvals, and assist with the board and regulatory calendar and planning
- Support periodic and current reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and proxy statements
- Support the preparation and submission of NYSE/Nasdaq filings and notifications
- Lead Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking
- Maintain insider trading compliance processes, D&O questionnaires, and related governance certifications
- Support planning and logistics for the annual meeting of shareholders
- Organize and maintain legal files and databases
- Identify governance gaps or process inefficiencies and drive improvements to enhance transparency and reduce risk
- Help implement process improvements, workflow enhancements, and governance best practices
- Provide general administrative support to the Legal team as needed
Benefits
- health, life, and disability insurance
- retirement savings plans
- discounted employee stock purchase program
- paid time off for holidays
- family leave
- company-wide wellness days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
