Executive Paralegal, Corporate Governance and Securities Law

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Executive Paralegal, Corporate Governance and Securities Law

Company: Hanesbrands


Description: Overview:HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company’s iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America’s number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America’s number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products.The role involves assisting the Corporate Governance team in the provision of an end-to-end governance service and company secretarial function focused on public company securities filings, board materials, and governance compliance. The role will also support ongoing key strategic projects.Responsibilities

• Coordinate with corporate governance team in providing a full range of corporate governance and corporate secretarial services to HBI
• Draft entity resolutions, minutes and other corporate governance documents as required
• Prepare and assist with SEC and statutory filings
• Track insider stock holdings and prepare and assist with related filings
• Prepare timeline for proxy statement and work with third party vendors for proxy preparation and solicitation process
• Perform benchmarking and research on various securities and governance matters
• Assist with a variety of other governance and shareholder-related matters, including policies and procedures, insider trading procedures and executive and director compensation
• Provide corporate governance assistance on corporate financings, corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions and other major projects as required
• Interface with and provide assistance and support to other departments including Treasury, Tax and Finance as required and as related to corporate governance matters
• Coordinate the preparation of materials for Board of Director meetings
• Assist with coordinating and reviewing required corporate governance documents by external resources
• Provide assistance and support to internal legal team as required

Minimum Education/ ExperienceBachelor’s degree with 5+ years relevant work experience OR Master’s + 3+ relevant work experience; 4+ years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for Bachelor’s degree.Preferred Certifications

• Paralegal certification

Specific Skills or Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ corporate governance/secretarial experience
• Confidence and gravitas to engage with senior stakeholders effectively
• Experience working in-house supporting a corporate secretary’s office or law firm supporting public company corporate governance or securities law matters
• Experience preparing insider filings under Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act and assisting with other filings required by the SEC (e.g., Form 3, Form 4, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy Statement, etc.) and NYSE (notice, affirmation, etc.)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment
• Ability to work independently; self-motivated but also a team player
• Ability to build relationships and credibility across the organization
• Strong IT skills; familiarity with Diligent, GEMS, and proficiency in Windows-based applications, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Job Specific Competencies

• Corporate Governance Knowledge: Understanding of corporate governance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with SEC and statutory filing requirements. Knowledge of insider trading regulations and executive compensation.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to draft precise and accurate corporate governance documents. Meticulous tracking of insider stock holdings and related filings. Careful preparation and review of materials for Board of Director meetings.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in performing benchmarking and research on securities and governance matters. Ability to analyze and interpret complex governance and shareholder-related issues.
• Project Management: Coordination of proxy statement timelines and solicitation processes. Management of corporate financings, reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions. Effective coordination with third-party vendors and external resources.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting resolutions, minutes, and other documents. Ability to interface with various departments (Treasury, Tax, Finance) and provide governance-related support. Clear and concise communication with internal legal teams and external stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with the corporate governance team. Support for ongoing key strategic projects and major corporate initiatives. Assistance and support to other departments and teams as required.
• Organizational Skills: Efficient preparation and organization of materials for Board meetings. Coordination and review of required corporate governance documents. Management of multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to address and resolve governance-related issues. Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements in governance processes.

Core Competencies

• Data Fluency
• Written/verbal communication and listening
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results orientation
• Adaptability

Core ValuesPlay to Win – We expect to win, working together to drive results. We push ourselves to simplify and innovate. When we fail, learn from it. We will break with the past when necessary to move forward.Act Like Owners – We take action. We build relationships across functions so we can see the company holistically and seek out opportunities for improvement. We’re willing to sacrifice in one area if that leads to our overall success.Do What’s Right – We behave ethically. We are transparent. We share information about the factors influencing our actions. Our behavior aligns with our values. Our products make the world a better place.Create Opportunity for All – With success comes opportunity. Everyone is respected and included. We provide opportunities for all associates to reach their Full PotentialTo qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly by:Telephone: 877.999.5553Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com.

Salary:

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:00:31 GMT


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