Senior Corporate Paralegal

This job is with Ferguson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Job Overview: The Senior Corporate Paralegal provides corporate secretarial, governance, and administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. The role focuses on Board and Committee administration, shareholder matters, insider trading and share ownership compliance, and the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, working closely with the Legal-Corporate, Finance, Investor Relations, and HR-Total Rewards teams, as well as various external service providers. Responsibilities will be assumed over the course of 2027 as incumbent resource transitions. Location: This position will be based out of our new corporate office in Tampa, FL opening in spring/summer of 2027; in the meantime, the position will be designated as remote then moved to in office full time. Current residents of Tampa or surrounding area are strongly preferred. Some travel to Ferguson's offices in Newport News VA for training and onboarding will be required. Key Responsibilities: Corporate Secretarial & Governance Maintain the group structure chart, FEI entity details, and corporate records in the entity management system Maintain the Corporate Secretary content on the Ferguson website, including Board leadership, governance documents, and Annual Meeting pages Support maintenance of and adherence to key governance documents, including the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Matters Reserved Policy, Committee Charters, Share Ownership Guidelines, and Insider Trading Policy Support the corporate calendar in coordination with the Chief of Staff to the CEO/CFO Maintain standard operating procedures for Board, Committee, and governance processes Board & Committee Support Help to administer, organize and prepare Board, Committee and library packs in the Board portal in the Board portal Prepare draft resolutions for minutes and maintain the resolutions library Maintain the Board's Conflict of Interests register Help prepare and organize meeting materials Help maintain Board and Committee calendars Respond to routine director inquiries Shareholder & Annual Meeting Support Support the transfer agent and Investor Relations on shareholder inquiries and escheatment Serve as point of contact for DTC/security position report requests Support delivery of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders with the transfer agent, meeting provider, Inspector of Elections, Investor Relations, and the Legal-Corporate team Insider Trading, Share Ownership & Compliance Maintain the Covered Senior Persons list and administer the pre-clearance process Coordinate account restrictions with the Company's share plan provider and transfer agent Track director and executive officer share ownership and perform Share Ownership Guidelines compliance calculations Prepare the monthly share registration SOX control, maintain shares-in-issue records (including share repurchases and treasury share movements), and complete corporate secretarial audit requests Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, business, or a related field; or an associate degree and/or paralegal certificate with equivalent relevant experience 10+ years of relevant paralegal, corporate secretarial, or governance experience Experience supporting a public company, Board of Directors, or Corporate Secretary function Familiarity with corporate governance, securities-related processes, entity management systems, Board portals, shareholder administration, or insider trading controls Skills and Competencies: Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple deadlines Confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment Clear written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with proactive follow-through and appropriate escalation Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office and generative AI tools Success in the Role: Provides accurate, timely, and practical support to the CLO & Corporate Secretary, directors, and senior leadership Maintains complete, current, and well-organized governance, Board, and shareholder records Anticipates deadlines, identifies issues early, and drives matters to completion At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! - Pay Range: - $6,374.70 - $10,450.00 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information