About This Role:
Biogen is seeking a dedicated Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team. This role is pivotal in supporting our company's compliance with SEC regulations and managing corporate governance. As a Corporate Paralegal, you will be immersed in preparing SEC filings, coordinating legal and compliance surveys, and facilitating corporate governance activities. Your meticulous work will directly contribute to the integrity of our public reporting and the adherence to our stock ownership guidelines. Within Biogen's innovative and collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to interact with senior executives and Board members, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and ethical standards. This role is not only about managing critical legal processes but also about being a part of a team that is impacting lives by advancing the course of medicine.What You’ll Do:Prepare and file SEC documents such as Form 8-K and Section 16 filings, and assist with the proxy statement preparation.Coordinate annual questionnaires for executive officers and Board members, and prepare the stock ownership table for the proxy statement.Assist in the quarterly and year-end close process, including legal and compliance disclosure surveys and liaising with auditors and company officers.Manage Corporate Governance disclosures and the investors section of the Biogen website.Liaise with transfer agent on shares outstanding reports and reconcile records.Assist with the compliance of Biogen’s Insider Trading and Information Policy.Support the Board of Directors and its committees with corporate governance matters.Draft Board and committee minutes, agendas, and resolutions, and coordinate Board mailings and Director payments.Maintain conflict of interest records and the Board education policy.Manage U.S. corporate entity governance and assist with non-U.S. corporate entity governance.Work with Finance and Internal Audit to ensure SoX compliance on behalf of the Law Department.Provide general support to the legal department and assist with special projects.Who You Are: You understand the weight of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion. Resourceful in your approach, you excel both when working autonomously and as part of a team. Your meticulous nature and unwavering work ethic make you an invaluable asset in any legal setting. You are not just looking for a job, but a place where your skills can truly make a difference. At Biogen, you will find that place.