CORPORATE PARALEGAL 4 - #1690887

CORPORATE PARALEGAL 4

Location:
Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Req ID: 37328
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII's Corporate Team
HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you

The Role

The HII Corporate paralegal reports directly to the Corporate Vice President and Associate General Counsel in the Office of the Corporate Secretary in our Arlington, VA office, and works with the other attorneys and paralegals in the Law Department to:

• Assist with the oversight and management of Section 16 matters, including preparing and filing Forms 3, 4 and 5 under the supervision of an attorney; and assist in administration of insider trading policy, including managing trading window logistics, access person list and organizing/tracking 10b5-1 trading plans
• Support the preparation of SEC filings (e.g., 8-Ks, proxy statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs) and associated disclosure control processes, support various corporate governance matters and the preparation and execution of Annual Stockholders Meeting, including logistics, document preparation and collaborating closely with vendors and third parties
• Assist with the oversight and management of Company's processes for Director and Officer Questionnaires, including related person transaction tracking and updating corporate records with cross-functional teams under supervision of attorney
• Assist with NYSE compliance activities, including reporting organizational changes and filing of annual and interim reports under supervision of attorney
• Maintain the Diligent electronic Board portal and assist with preparation of materials for meetings of Board of Directors and its committees, including drafting resolutions, supporting documents, coordination of Board liaison meetings
• Draft routine corporate documents, including organizational documents, board resolutions and other certificates to form and maintain the company's subsidiaries
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions of corporations and other forms of business entities
• Prepare and file annual state and foreign filings for the company's subsidiaries and support governance matters for the company's subsidiaries; maintain the company's entity management database
• Work with the external auditor on quarterly reviews and year-end audit as required
Conduct research and resolve routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney

Must Have

This job requires an associates degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 6 years related experience, preferably in a corporate, litigation or general law practice. A thorough understanding of legal terminology, sound research and investigative skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

Nice to Have

Previous in-house or law firm experience with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs and Section 16 filings is highly preferred. In-house corporate paralegal experience managing (i) subsidiaries and/or familiarity with the hCue system or similar entity management system and/or (ii) Diligent Boards and Diligent Messenger for Board and Senior Management meetings also preferred

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.