POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Secretary to join our legal team, focusing principally on Section 16 and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) compliance, proxy statement preparation, corporate governance, subsidiary maintenance, administration of director compensation programs and governance support for corporate transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, financings and restructurings). The ideal candidate will have a firm grounding in corporate governance, with a proven ability to manage complex functions with minimal supervision.
This position requires a high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional and international teams, including executives and directors. Confidentiality and ethical integrity are essential.
This position is part of the staff of the Legal Department and reports directly to the Company’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
The position is located in our corporate offices in Tampa, FL and requires physical presence in the office 5-days per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling SEC, corporate, and governance matters.
• Working knowledge of the relevant portions of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, related rules and regulations, and other federal securities laws.
• Experience preparing and filing all Section 16 filings and information required by US securities laws.
• Working knowledge of NYSE requirements.
• Experience with planning of, preparing for, and handling Annual Meetings of Shareholders.
• Corporate governance experience, including liaison with foreign colleagues/agents for foreign subsidiary management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, while also being a team player, on a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and the exercise of excellent judgment under pressure.
• Ability to manage and prioritize assignments that may be broad in scope and complexity and that involve collaborative work with employees across different departments with varying degrees of seniority.
• Ability to work under tight timelines, under pressure, and with resiliency as risks and priorities change.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• hCue or similar entity management systems
• BoardVantage or similar Board portal
• NYSE Listing requirements
• EDGAR Next
• RDG Filings or similar Section 16 software