Farmer's Business Network - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
Farmers Business Network (FBN) is seeking a Corporate Paralegal and Stock Plan Administrator to join our dynamic legal team. This role is integral to maintaining the company's books and records, ensuring compliance, and supporting corporate governance processes. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, combining both law firm and in-house experiences. Responsibilities will include preparing board and committee meeting agendas, resolutions, consents, and minutes, as well as facilitating annual board and shareholder meetings. The Corporate Paralegal will also serve as the principal stock plan administrator, responsible for preparing stock certificates, maintaining capitalization tables, and ensuring compliance with Rule 701. In addition to these duties, the Corporate Paralegal will draft and file corporate and securities filings, prepare legal opinions, and support M&A transactional diligence and post-transaction integration. The role will also involve managing an individual licensing program for agricultural crop inputs and supporting secured transactions work, including UCC and EFS filings. The Corporate Paralegal will communicate with regulators and inspectors, aid in litigation management, and maintain an internal filing system for documentation related to cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in both law firm and in-house settings are required. Advanced proficiency with CSC, G-Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel is strongly preferred, along with familiarity with equity tracking systems such as Carta or Shareworks.