Corporate Paralegal
Bethesda, MD
Full Time
DRHC
Mid Level
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our executive management, board members, and advisors. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Secretary, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of corporate governance, securities, and legal operations tasks.
Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with a company match.
DiamondRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our executive management, board members, and advisors. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Secretary, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of corporate governance, securities, and legal operations tasks.
Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance:
- Manage Board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials, minutes, and resolutions.
- Oversee director onboarding and offboarding.
- Maintain corporate records and support governance-related inquiries.
- Support SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4, 5, 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
- Coordinate annual shareholder meetings and proxy materials.
- Ensure compliance with SEC, NYSE, and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage domestic subsidiary matters, including formations, dissolutions, and filings.
- Maintain legal entity documentation and compliance.
- Track contracts and licenses.
- Assist with document management and closing processes.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of ten years of corporate legal experience with a strong foundation in governance and securities.
- Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in securities and corporate laws.
- Real estate experience preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic board portals and financial printers.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with a company match.
DiamondRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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