Job Description

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally diverse environment where innovative thinking, collaboration, and efficient execution are highly valued. World Kinect is seeking a strong corporate paralegal to join its 30+ member global legal team, which operates from the US, UK, South Africa, Costa Rica, and Brazil. This paralegal will work as a team member, handling all aspects of the Company’s securities and corporate governance, including domestic and foreign subsidiary management, public company governance and compliance processes, and New York Stock Exchange listing standards compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the preparation and filing of SEC filings, including proxy statements and 8-Ks
Draft and provide comprehensive legal and filing support for Section 16 reporting
Manage and coordinate compliance with NYSE listing standards
Maintain a comprehensive, annual regulatory and event calendar
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate corporate governance developments, trends and practices
Assist with project tasks and project management responsibilities, as assigned from time-to-time. It is expected that the person holding this position will be engaged in a wide range of project management activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, IT and investor relations
Act as point person for both internal and external contacts with little to no supervision, projecting a highly professional image
Prepare and proofread presentations and other needed materials for board meetings
Work independently to execute assignments on behalf of executive(s)
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and practices for the organization.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

College degree and/or paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years of corporate paralegal experience is required
Substantial public company corporate governance experience, including supporting SEC filings, strongly preferred
Experience with Workiva, Diligent, Active Disclosure, and similar governance and SEC filing platforms strongly preferred
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional drafting, analytical, proofreading and critical thinking skills
Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules
At ease working in a multicultural environment and interacting effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including directors, senior management, and functional leaders.
Able to work independently, plan, and take initiative to accomplish objectives on time with minimum supervision
Must be a team player while effectively and efficiently using company resources
Able to work with a high level of discretion and confidentiality
A self-starter mentality with the ability to work well under pressure, thrive working under limited direction, and an attitude that no job is too challenging or too small
Spanish language fluency a plus
Notary certification (or willingness to obtain)