What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel?
Textron is a renowned global multi-industry company with a diverse portfolio spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. Our brand lineup includes leading names like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Lycoming Engines and many others. With a strong worldwide presence and a workforce of 34,000 individuals across 25 countries, we prioritize attracting top talent.
Job Summary
At Textron, we are a network of global businesses with people who are passionate about designing, building and supporting some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights, and reach for the extraordinary. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment where every team member is given the resources and support to excel in their career.
An experienced corporate paralegal on our dedicated team of legal professionals will contribute to work that matters, supporting corporate governance activities, our corporate secretary’s office, and our M&A team.
Key Job Responsibilities
That’s why we offer more than just a job—we provide a workplace where your well-being matters. Our on-site fitness center makes it easy to stay active, whether you prefer one-on-one personal training, group classes, or working out alongside your teammates.
We also offer a generous time-off package and a culture that truly values engagement. From Employee Resource Groups to fun workplace activities, there are plenty of ways to connect, grow, and make your experience here meaningful—and enjoyable.
Our team is a vibrant mix of experience levels and backgrounds, creating a supportive environment where mentorship and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.
And when it comes to rewards, we’ve got you covered:
Job Summary
At Textron, we are a network of global businesses with people who are passionate about designing, building and supporting some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights, and reach for the extraordinary. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment where every team member is given the resources and support to excel in their career.
An experienced corporate paralegal on our dedicated team of legal professionals will contribute to work that matters, supporting corporate governance activities, our corporate secretary’s office, and our M&A team.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Preparing Section 16 filings for members of our Board of Directors and our executive officers and corresponding with them in relation to those filings
- Preparing weekly agendas for corporate secretary’s team meetings
- Supporting preparation for the annual shareholders’ meeting
- Preparing drafts of Board and Committee meeting agendas
- Organizing and uploading Board and Committee materials to Diligent
- Mastering use of our legal entity management system, including inputting information into that system and responding to requests from corporate departments and Business Unit personnel for information
- Maintaining our master subsidiary list and corporate history, and providing updates, as necessary, to auditors and others
- Preparing corporate governance documents and coordinating signatures
- Preparing Assistant Secretary’s certificates for officer’s signature attesting to incumbencies, board resolutions, etc. for various purposes
- Forming and dissolving entities
- Ordering good standing certificates, certified charters, apostilles, etc., as necessary
- Researching shareholdings when we receive questions from record holders and coordinating with the transfer agent
- Responding to requests from our subsidiaries, including foreign entities
- Managing our nationwide unclaimed property collection efforts
- Assisting with M&A transactions, including legal diligence, closing logistics, drafting ancillary documents and managing signature pages
- Conducting lien searches and litigation docket searches
- Assisting with antitrust and other regulatory filings
- Partnering with other members of the legal team on continuing education and training
- Performing other duties as necessary or assigned
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal certification preferred
- Three years of relevant work experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service focus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on relative importance and urgency
- Drive to deliver quality results on time and in a highly professional manner
- This is an on-site position that allows for regular engagement with the team to foster collaboration, collegiality and communication. Occasional travel is required.
That’s why we offer more than just a job—we provide a workplace where your well-being matters. Our on-site fitness center makes it easy to stay active, whether you prefer one-on-one personal training, group classes, or working out alongside your teammates.
We also offer a generous time-off package and a culture that truly values engagement. From Employee Resource Groups to fun workplace activities, there are plenty of ways to connect, grow, and make your experience here meaningful—and enjoyable.
Our team is a vibrant mix of experience levels and backgrounds, creating a supportive environment where mentorship and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.
And when it comes to rewards, we’ve got you covered:
- Competitive total rewards package
- Industry-leading 401(k) matching
- Generous tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, dental, and more