Corporate Paralegal
Overview:
Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.
A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.
As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.
Overview (Scope of Role)
The Corporate Paralegal role has primary responsibility to provide paralegal support for the Company’s corporate governance; entity management; securities compliance; financing transactions; and other transactional matters.
This is a remote eligible position with a preference for candidates being close to the Wayne, PA area. Remote applicants must reside in the eastern time zone (EST).
Responsibilities:
- Prepare corporate resolutions and unanimous consents, powers of attorney, director certificates, and other governance documents, for distribution and signature.
- Maintain subsidiary records, minute books and share registers.
- Oversee board of director appointments and removals.
- Maintain records of authorized signatories and company organizational structure chart, and support internal teams with entity information, signing authority, board approvals, beneficial ownership information, know-your-customer information, or other requests
- Maintain ownership records for officers and directors; prepare and file Section 16 filings, including preparation and filings of forms with EDGAR and EDGAR codes for the Company’s officers and directors
- Work closely with controllers’ teams on approval of subsidiary annual accounts and financial statements, annual meeting compliance and reporting obligations.
- Legal support for the Company’s equity plan administration
- Support due diligence and closing processes for financings and other critical transactions.
- Assist on other commercial, compliance, and financing activities as assigned.
- Perform research assignments as assigned.
- Work independently across a diverse international organization.
Qualifications:
- A paralegal certificate and/or college degree
- 3-5+ years of experience with corporate governance and global entity management, including experience with corporate service providers
- Experience with Form 4 preparation and public company reporting is a plus
- Experience with Section 16 reporting software, EDGAR, CSC’s Entity Management System is a plus
- Comfortable with all Microsoft Office applications and Adobe PDF
- Additional language skills is a plus
Equity and Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.