Associate, Corporate Paralegal

Job Title: Associate, Corporate Paralegal

Department: Legal 

Reports To: Vice President

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 

 

Job Summary:

Provide support to attorneys advising the Corporate business of Cohen & Steers, Inc., a NYSE-listed global asset management company. Primary responsibilities include assisting with regulatory filings and public disclosure, corporate governance matters, document management and recordkeeping, and related administrative matters for Cohen & Steers, Inc., Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc., a non-traded REIT, and certain international operating affiliates. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

 

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

Direct participation and support of corporate attorneys with regard to:

• Cohen & Steers’ public company and reporting matters, including:
• Board/committee meetings attendance and preparation;
• Ongoing and direct interaction with board and members of management;
• Preparation, drafting and review of SEC filings;
• Preparation of forms under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and tracking stock ownership of officers and directors of Cohen & Steers, Inc.;
• Corporate governance and compliance, including preparation of corporate reports and filings and correspondence with the NYSE;
• Earnings releases, earnings conference calls and analysts calls;
• Coordination of corporate press releases; and
• Shareholder and stakeholder relations.
• General corporate matters, including:
• Employment and compensation matters;
• Commercial and vendor contract review;
• Potential corporate and strategic transactions and significant events;
• Public company securities offerings and issuances;
• Intellectual property matters;
• Internal corporate reorganizations;
• Corporate compliance policies;
• Commercial leases and real estate; and
• Routine litigation matters.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new databases/programs quickly.
• Be careful and thorough, with particular attention to detail.
• Be an intelligent, bright, conceptual thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas. 
• Have an outstanding reputation for professional integrity.
• Be an independent entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to get things done, exercise independent judgment and the ability to multitask.
• Have excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills.
• Be a consensus builder and team player with the ability to collaborate within a team and to work well more broadly within a matrix organization.
• Have the cultural skills and sensitivities to work effectively in a global organization, and be able to partner and communicate with colleagues and service providers in international locations.
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

 

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.