Corporate Paralegal

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Location: Shelton, CT, US, 06484-4300

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Posting Address

Shelton, CT
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Position Overview

The Corporate Paralegal position, based in Shelton, CT, will report to a senior member of the Legal Department and will support a variety of general corporate matters, including SEC and NYSE compliance, stock administration processes, insider trading compliance, Board portal management and processes and other duties. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with initiative and strong attention to detail who is highly organized and can multi-task competing priorities. This individual must be an ethical and compliance-oriented team player who can work with legal and business partners at all levels across the Hubbell enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing and filing disclosure and other documents with the SEC and NYSE
  • Support the management of 1933 Act and 1934 Act compliance, reports and filings (including Form 3s, 4s, 8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, SDs and proxy material)
  • Manage processes related to equity compensation for Section 16 officers, including preparing and filing stock grant records, tracking holdings and transactions, and managing reporting and communications with the Company’s transfer agent and stock plan administrator
  • Assist with management of director compensation processes, including retainer payments, dividends, share calculations and related communications
  • Work with a team to administer the Company’s insider trading compliance program
  • Assist with the preparation, organization and maintenance of Board and Board Committee materials and presentations, director onboarding, Board calendars and communications
  • Utilize and master the Company’s electronic Board portal system for all Board materials and supporting documents
  • Assist with management of various legal claim file recordkeeping and reporting
  • Assist with maintenance of special project data rooms and diligence
  • Assist with the Company’s policy documentation review, approval and maintenance processes
  • Assist with various complex and sensitive projects, as required
  • Provide paralegal support to the broader Legal group as needed
  • Perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as required
     

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in stock administration and SEC compliance for a public company
  • Minimum 3 years of experience handling general corporate legal matters in-house for a public company
  • Significant experience with Fidelity Stock Plan Services, Computershare Issuer Online or similar stock and shareholder systems required
  • High degree of proficiency with electronic board portals, Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Proficiency with SharePoint, DocuSign, risk management information systems and databases
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and a sense of professionalism, demonstrating accountability and integrity
  • Displays commitment to excellence and attention to detail
  • Exceptional judgment and the ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently, applying initiative and judgment, and as part of a team
  • Prioritizes competing demands appropriately to meet deadlines
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Willingness and ability to learn new software tools and processes and implement change
  • Connecticut Notary Public or willing to obtain certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field of study preferred

 

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.


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