Senior Paralegal - Future Electronics

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Job Summary

Qnity, DuPont’s Electronics business, has an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Paralegal in our Corporate Secretary office in our Wilmington, DE corporate headquarters.

As part of the Corporate Secretary’s office, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing Board of Directors meetings, supporting the Corporate Secretary in ensuring compliance with SEC, stock exchange and other reporting requirements, organizing the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, coordinating legal entity management for the organization’s subsidiaries, and supporting other compliance and organizational priorities.

This role requires managing highly confidential and critical information, preparing materials for executive discussions, meetings, and Board of Directors presentations. You will engage with senior-level executives and Board members and are expected to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, discretion and the ability to thrive in a changing environment.

This is a hybrid position. Team members work onsite 3 days a week and 2 days remote. Must live within a commutable distance to the corporate site in Wilmington, DE

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Board of Directors meetings, including agenda preparation, organizing board presentations, coordinating board travel and logistics, and overseeing budget management.

• Assist with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including Section 16 filings, Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, and proxy statements.

• Coordinate the annual meeting of stockholders.

• Coordinate and manage legal entity governance for joint ventures, LLCs, corporations and other similar entity types in the U.S.

• Support legal entity management and governance for joint ventures, LLCs, corporations and other similar entity types in foreign jurisdictions

• Responsible for the management and organization of worldwide legal entities using hCue, CSC Database or other platform.

• Assist with the due diligence requests from independent auditors and in connection with ongoing litigation requests.

• Create and maintain organized files, records, contact lists, and databases to ensure the efficient operation of the Secretary’s office. Implement and manage systems to improve efficiency and workflow.

• Limited off-hour availability as needed and occasional travel.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 10 years of legal work experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.

• Experience supporting or working with board members and executives.

• Experience with legal entity management.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels within an organization.

• Demonstrated composure and objectivity in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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