Sr. Paralegal, SEC & Corporate Governance

The Hershey Company•Hershey, PA

73d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SEC and Corporate Governance Paralegal to join our Legal Department with a primary focus on corporate securities compliance, corporate governance, and public company reporting obligations. The SEC and Corporate Governance Paralegal will work closely with legal, investor relations, finance, and corporate secretarial teams and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, stock exchange requirements, and internal governance policies.

Requirements

Strong understanding of SEC regulations, corporate governance practices, and public company compliance
Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal entity management systems, SEC filing platforms (e.g., Workiva, Diligent, EDGAR)
Flexibility to respond to multiple and often-changing priorities on a global level
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proactively raise, recommend and resolve issues
Ability to handle confidential information and develop trusting relationships, using a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
Bachelor's degree
At least 5-7 years of relevant in-house or law firm paralegal experience with a focus on corporate governance and public company securities matters

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification, preferred
Notary Public Certification

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and proxy statement
Help manage compliance with NYSE listing requirements and disclosure obligations
Maintain and update insider trading records and support compliance with the company's insider trading policy, including trading plans, stock ownership requirements, tracking company calendar for earnings call, record and dividend payment dates
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors and counsel to gather and verify information for public disclosures.
Support documentation and testing of legal department controls related to SOX compliance
Collaborate with internal audit and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of legal related controls
Maintain records and evidence to support SOX control assertions and participate in walkthroughs and audits
Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
Support in preparation for the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Support in preparation for the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including Annual Meeting of Stockholders' Planning Worksheet, team meetings, coordinate with Inspector of Elections, Broadridge and update IR website
Assist in managing the corporate calendar and tracking governance deadlines and activities
Track and maintain records relating to non-business use of corporate aircraft for control employees; calculate incremental costs and imputed income working closely with Executive Compensation, Tax and Aviation Department.
Assist with maintaining entity records, filings, and corporate documents for domestic subsidiaries
Assist in the formation and dissolution of U.S. legal entities and ensure compliance with local corporate requirements.
Partner with executive compensation team and external reporting team to support executive equity transactions and maintain accurate records for stock plans and administrative support to changes to plans
Assist with the administration of pre-clearance, insider trading window and company calendar
Assist in the preparation of equity-related reports for SEC filings and internal reporting.
Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments related to securities law and corporate governance
Support due diligence and document management for corporate transactions
Manage document retention and assist with responses to internal and external audits or inquiries.