Senior Paralegal (Corporate Governance & Securities)

FactSet

New York, United States Posted September 13, 2026

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Remote Full-time Senior
Salary Range

$100,000 - $125,000

Job Description

Join FactSet, a fast-growing global company, as a Paralegal. In this role, you will support the corporate governance and securities function, working on high-impact initiatives that shape how FactSet manages these critical areas. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, where your contributions will be immediate and meaningful. Responsibilities include assisting with board and committee meetings, maintaining corporate books and records, supporting periodic reporting processes, and identifying governance gaps. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment.

  • 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, and lead Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
  • 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
  • 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
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms, and board portals
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork
  • Experience handling confidential information and working with senior management
Required Skills
paralegal collaboration attention to detail corporate law compliance Excel PowerPoint
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