Senior Paralegal, Corporate Securities and Governance

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

SharkNinja is seeking a paralegal with a strong background in securities and corporate governance to join our legal team in Needham, MA. This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a fast paced and highly innovative global consumer products company with a well-regarded and business-minded legal team. The Senior Corporate Paralegal will assist with securities and public company matters, SEC filings and NYSE requirements, as well as with board and corporate governance. They will be primarily responsible for assisting attorneys on the Securities and Corporate Governance Team. The role will have the opportunity for other projects within the Legal Department and as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, as well as to work across functions with other business units.

• Preparing and reviewing the company’s SEC filings, including reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, annual proxy statement (DEF 14A), and related materials
• Supporting Board and committee operations, including preparing agendas, minutes, resolutions, and other governance records; maintenance of governance policies and committee charters and related materials
• Supporting disclosure controls and procedures and coordinating inputs from cross-functional teams
• Supporting director onboarding, training, annual evaluations, and governance-related disclosures
• Assisting with annual meeting logistics and related materials
• Maintaining insider trading compliance processes, D&O questionnaires, and related governance certifications
• Leading Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership tracking
• Assisting with NYSE compliance and required submissions
• Managing the formalities necessary to maintain SharkNinja’s domestic and international entities, including coordination with corporate agents and legal counsel to maintain minute books, compliance calendars, and annual report filings; record and report director and officer changes; and maintain qualifications to do business
• Preparing resolutions and other legal documents for attorney review

• Thorough understanding of U.S. securities regulations, NYSE rules, EDGAR filing practices, and corporate governance best practices
• Experience drafting and reviewing SEC filings, corporate governance documents, and board memoranda and presentations
• Experience handling confidential information and working with senior management
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work efficiently, independently, and effectively in time-sensitive situations, and interest in developing proficiency in multiple areas of the law
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, and superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively across a global enterprise, dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and in various cultures
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated to seek out challenges and pursue outrageously extraordinary outcomes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Experience with board software such as Diligent preferred

• Minimum of three to five years of experience as a corporate paralegal focused on securities/corporate governance at a firm or in-house
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Certified as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred
• Experience in management of corporate entities
• Commissioned Notary Public or willingness to obtain commission shortly after hire
• Law firm and/or in-house practice experience in a publicly traded company preferred
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of work with various deadlines