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ABOUT US

At HUB International , we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Securities and Corporate Governance Paralegal to support our legal team in a broad range of securities law and governance matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal and state securities regulations, experience with SEC filings and board support, and the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Securities Law and SEC Compliance

• Support periodic and current reporting processes (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) and proxy statement
• Manage insider trading compliance and assist with the preparation and filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5)
• Monitor filing deadlines and maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely submissions
• Track changes in SEC rules and regulations

Corporate Transactions

• Support attorneys in public and private securities offerings
• Assist with due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other capital markets transactions

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Maintain and update corporate governance policies, charters and entity records
• Assist with the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, resolutions and minutes
• Support planning and logistics for annual meeting of shareholders

General Legal Support

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review
• Manage correspondence with the SEC, transfer agents, outside counsel, and other parties
• Organize and maintain legal files and databases
• Provide general administrative support as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Minimum 4-7 years of paralegal experience in securities law, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Working knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related rules and regulations
• Proficiency with EDGAR, SEC filing platforms and board portals
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with capital markets transactions, including public offerings
• Familiarity with XBRL/iXBRL tagging and financial document formatting
• Notary Public certification

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International , you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Legal

Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Associate degree (2-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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