Corporate Securities Paralegal

Role expectations

• Support the preparation, drafting, research, and coordination of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, earnings materials, and other required securities filings. 
• Manage, coordinate, and support the end-to-end filing process of SEC documents: document compilation, version control, tie-outs support, exhibit coordination, signature packet coordination, and internal review workflows with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track disclosure items, open issues, and deadlines; maintain calendars and checklists for periodic and event-driven reporting.
• Stay abreast of evolving securities law and corporate governance developments and help operationalize updates into internal processes and templates.
• Monitor developments in securities law, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance standards and help translate updates into practical templates, processes, and internal guidance. 

• Prepare and coordinate Board of Directors and committee meeting materials, including notices, agendas, resolutions, and minutes; support annual shareholder meeting materials and related documentation. 
• Establish and maintain calendars for drafting, review, and distribution of board/committee materials; coordinate with executives and advisors to ensure timely production and quality control. 
• Perform quality assurance of board/committee materials prior to distribution; help maintain compliance with governing documents, committee charters, and corporate governance guidelines.

• Support governance and compliance activities for domestic and international entities (e.g., annual reports, recordkeeping, corporate actions, audits), powers of attorney, including coordination with external vendors/counsel as needed. 
• Support insider trading policy administration and onboarding processes for officers, directors and employees (e.g., questionnaires, certifications, training acknowledgements), as relevant.

• Apply strong judgment and discretion with confidential information; maintain organized repositories, naming conventions, and version control practices.
• Leverage AI tools responsibly to support first-pass drafting, checklist management, issue tracking, and meeting materials organization, with appropriate human review and quality control.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Experience: 7+ years of experience supporting public company corporate governance and/or securities reporting in a regulated environment. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting SEC filings (proxy, periodic reports, and related disclosure workflows) and Board and executive level meeting coordination, materials creation and support.

• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Copilot, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Workiva, Intelligize, and document collaboration platforms.
• Comfort working with senior executives and cross-functional partners across a global organization.
• An AI-first mindset, with the ability to apply technology to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.

• Calm, precise, and professional communication style.
• Confidence engaging with executive stakeholders and external advisors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach aligned with Align’s culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Strong project management instincts (issue lists, action trackers, calendars, dependency mapping). 
• Strong writing and editing skills suitable for governance materials and disclosure support.

Pay Transparency

• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.  Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
• 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
• Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days.  Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
• Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
• 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
• If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave.  All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child.  Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
• Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty.  Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.  

About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.