Senior Paralegal (Finance)

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department: Senior Corporate Paralegal/Corporate Secretary's Office

This role will reside within the Corporate Secretary's Office and provide support for corporate governance, Board of Directors, and executive officer related matters.

The key responsibilities of the role include:
• Assist members of the Corporate Secretary's Office in ensuring that all Board of Directors meetings are properly called, held, and recorded. Assist in preparation for, and scheduling and logistics of, all Board of Directors meetings and the annual stockholders' meeting.
• Assist in coordinating and organizing the flow of information to directors and executive officers by various means, including through a board portal; review certain board materials prior to distribution to ensure compliance with board-directed guidelines governing the materials directors receive.
• Maintain the document indexing process for all minutes of Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings, as well as for related agendas, support materials and other corporate records of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
• Draft resolutions, written consents, and governance related certificates; maintain the Corporation's organizational documents (charter, by-laws, corporate governance guidelines, etc.); certify corporate documents; and maintain corporate governance related documents on the Corporation's website.
• Draft minutes for certain governance body meetings.
• Participate in special projects to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Corporate Secretary's Office.
• Assist members of the Corporate Secretary's Office in ensuring compliance with certain SEC, NASDAQ, and Federal Reserve Board rules and regulations. Assist with the preparation of D&O questionnaires and the ongoing implementation of the Corporation's related-party transaction policy.

Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Minimum 5 years related experience as a paralegal at a law firm and/or assistant corporate secretary of a publicly traded company.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Self-starter capable of working both independently and as a team member to achieve team goals.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Delaware General Corporation Law and/or the Illinois Business Corporation Act.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Board of Directors portals and software (familiarity with Diligent is a plus).
• Legal research skills.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:
• Familiarity with federal securities laws and NASDAQ listing requirements.

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range:
$74,200 - 126,200 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.