Paralegal to Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary (Hybrid- Kansas City) - UMB Bank
Kansas City, MO
About the Job
UMB’s Corporate Legal department serves many lines of business throughout our footprint by providing legal education, counsel and advice. They facilitate the needs of their clients (UMB Financial Corporation, its subsidiaries and its shareholders) through subject matter expertise, as well as relationships with outside counsel, where necessary.
This Paralegal is responsible for providing support to UMB’s Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
How you will spend your time:
+ Prepares, reviews, proofs, and edits contracts, letters, affidavits, and other legal documents.
+ Acts as a liaison between corporate attorneys, outside counsel and company’s lines of business.
+ Assists with projects as directed by corporate attorneys (i.e., conducts research, timeline management).
+ Maintains legal files and databases.
+ Schedules meetings, coordinates correspondence, and performs other administrative duties to support the Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff.
+ Create and/or maintain entity books and otherwise coordinate naming of officers and directors and support regular secretary of state filings (or equivalent).
+ Manage and/or provide support for key governance activities including proxy materials and related filings and documents, director and officer questionnaires, proxy cards, shareholder meeting scripts and reporting, insider trading/blackout processes and corporate authorizations.
+ Manage and distribute electronic committee and board agendas, books, minutes, unanimous consents, and the like.
+ Assist with aspects of other SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5, 8K, 10Q and 10K filings
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
We’re excited to talk with you if you have:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent
+ 6 years of relevant legal experience
+ Working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes
+ Experience drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents
+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
+ Outstanding organizational and critical thinking skills
+ Highly skilled in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
+ Demonstrates independent thinking and good judgment
+ Demonstrates ability to multitask daily
Bonus points if you have:
+ Paralegal certification or associate degree
+ Experience with a law firm or with in-house counsel with a financial institution
+ Heavy transactional experience, including negotiating and drafting agreements under the supervision of attorneys.
+ Experience working on corporate governance matters and/or SEC filing
+ Strategic project management
+ Paralegal certification or associate degree
+ Experience with a law firm or with in-house counsel with a financial institution
Compensation Range:
Minimum: $51,480.00 - Maximum: $119,200.00
_The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information_
UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.
Are you ready to be part of something more?
You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.
_UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to_ _talentacquisition@umb.com_ _to let us know the nature of your request._
_If you are a California resident, please visit our_ Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates (https://p1.aprimocdn.net/umb/cdbf5f22-8f7a-43b9-bd03-b09f014a39c3/Privacy_Notice_for_California_Candidates_Original_file.pdf) _to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB._
_Who we are_
We are more than a company. We are advisors, consultants, problem solvers, friends, community members, experts, and we are here to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed.
Learn more about UMB's vision (https://p1.aprimocdn.net/umb/8cf58ce2-e9d6-4621-b60a-b09f01638943/UMB_Tuce_Book_Original_file.pdf)
Check out the road to a career at UMB
This Paralegal is responsible for providing support to UMB’s Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
How you will spend your time:
+ Prepares, reviews, proofs, and edits contracts, letters, affidavits, and other legal documents.
+ Acts as a liaison between corporate attorneys, outside counsel and company’s lines of business.
+ Assists with projects as directed by corporate attorneys (i.e., conducts research, timeline management).
+ Maintains legal files and databases.
+ Schedules meetings, coordinates correspondence, and performs other administrative duties to support the Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff.
+ Create and/or maintain entity books and otherwise coordinate naming of officers and directors and support regular secretary of state filings (or equivalent).
+ Manage and/or provide support for key governance activities including proxy materials and related filings and documents, director and officer questionnaires, proxy cards, shareholder meeting scripts and reporting, insider trading/blackout processes and corporate authorizations.
+ Manage and distribute electronic committee and board agendas, books, minutes, unanimous consents, and the like.
+ Assist with aspects of other SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5, 8K, 10Q and 10K filings
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
We’re excited to talk with you if you have:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent
+ 6 years of relevant legal experience
+ Working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes
+ Experience drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents
+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
+ Outstanding organizational and critical thinking skills
+ Highly skilled in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
+ Demonstrates independent thinking and good judgment
+ Demonstrates ability to multitask daily
Bonus points if you have:
+ Paralegal certification or associate degree
+ Experience with a law firm or with in-house counsel with a financial institution
+ Heavy transactional experience, including negotiating and drafting agreements under the supervision of attorneys.
+ Experience working on corporate governance matters and/or SEC filing
+ Strategic project management
+ Paralegal certification or associate degree
+ Experience with a law firm or with in-house counsel with a financial institution
Compensation Range:
Minimum: $51,480.00 - Maximum: $119,200.00
_The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information_
UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.
Are you ready to be part of something more?
You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.
_UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to_ _talentacquisition@umb.com_ _to let us know the nature of your request._
_If you are a California resident, please visit our_ Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates (https://p1.aprimocdn.net/umb/cdbf5f22-8f7a-43b9-bd03-b09f014a39c3/Privacy_Notice_for_California_Candidates_Original_file.pdf) _to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB._
_Who we are_
We are more than a company. We are advisors, consultants, problem solvers, friends, community members, experts, and we are here to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed.
Learn more about UMB's vision (https://p1.aprimocdn.net/umb/8cf58ce2-e9d6-4621-b60a-b09f01638943/UMB_Tuce_Book_Original_file.pdf)
Check out the road to a career at UMB
Source : UMB Bank
