Associate, Corporate Paralegal
Job Title: Associate, Corporate Paralegal
Department: Legal
Reports To: Vice President
FLSA Code: Non-Exempt
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
Job Summary:
Provide support to attorneys advising the Corporate business of Cohen & Steers, Inc., a NYSE-listed global asset management company. Primary responsibilities include assisting with regulatory filings and public disclosure, corporate governance matters, document management and recordkeeping, and related administrative matters for Cohen & Steers, Inc., Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc., a non-traded REIT, and certain international operating affiliates. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Direct participation and support of corporate attorneys with regard to:
- Cohen & Steers’ public company and reporting matters, including:
- Board/committee meetings attendance and preparation;
- Ongoing and direct interaction with board and members of management;
- Preparation, drafting and review of SEC filings;
- Preparation of forms under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and tracking stock ownership of officers and directors of Cohen & Steers, Inc.;
- Corporate governance and compliance, including preparation of corporate reports and filings and correspondence with the NYSE;
- Earnings releases, earnings conference calls and analysts calls;
- Coordination of corporate press releases; and
- Shareholder and stakeholder relations.
- General corporate matters, including:
- Employment and compensation matters;
- Commercial and vendor contract review;
- Potential corporate and strategic transactions and significant events;
- Public company securities offerings and issuances;
- Intellectual property matters;
- Internal corporate reorganizations;
- Corporate compliance policies;
- Commercial leases and real estate; and
- Routine litigation matters.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1 to 3 years relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new databases/programs quickly.
- Be careful and thorough, with particular attention to detail.
- Be an intelligent, bright, conceptual thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas.
- Have an outstanding reputation for professional integrity.
- Be an independent entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to get things done, exercise independent judgment and the ability to multitask.
- Have excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills.
- Be a consensus builder and team player with the ability to collaborate within a team and to work well more broadly within a matrix organization.
- Have the cultural skills and sensitivities to work effectively in a global organization, and be able to partner and communicate with colleagues and service providers in international locations.
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.
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