Associate, Corporate Paralegal at Cohen & Steers | NY, US | Rezi

Associate, Corporate Paralegal at Cohen & Steers

Associate, Corporate Paralegal

Cohen & Steers · NY, US

1 months ago

Associate, Corporate Paralegal

Cohen & Steers · NY, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

Provide support to attorneys advising the Corporate business of Cohen & Steers, Inc., a global asset management company. Responsibilities include assisting with corporate governance, document management, regulatory filings, and administrative matters for the company and its affiliates.

Responsibilities

  • Support corporate attorneys with public company and reporting matters for Cohen & Steers, Inc., CNSREIT, and international affiliates.
  • Attend and prepare for board/committee meetings, including arranging materials and managing day-of support.
  • Interact directly with directors and senior management.
  • Prepare, draft, and review SEC filings.
  • Manage corporate governance and compliance, including preparing corporate reports, filings, and correspondence with the NYSE.
  • Support earnings releases and conference calls, including in-person elements.
  • Maintain minute books and corporate records.
  • Handle corporate press releases.
  • Collect and process director and officer questionnaires.
  • Provide daily support to attorneys and internal business teams on corporate governance, regulatory filings, and disclosures.
  • Provide on-the-ground support for corporate and strategic transactions, reorganizations, public company securities offerings, and other significant events.
  • Contribute to the review of commercial and vendor contracts, as well as non-disclosure agreements.
  • Manage the execution and retention of original corporate documents.
  • Maintain legal entity records, organizational charts, and subsidiary information for domestic and international affiliates.
  • Administer and maintain corporate compliance policies.

Requirements

  • 1 to 3 years relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to learn new databases/programs quickly.
  • Careful and thorough with particular attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
  • Intelligent, bright, conceptual thinker with strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas.
  • Outstanding reputation for professional integrity.
  • High degree of professionalism.
  • Commitment to teamwork and individual professional growth and development.
  • Consensus builder and team player with the ability to collaborate within a team and work broadly within a matrix organization.
  • Interpersonal and organizational skills to work effectively in a global organization.
  • Ability to regularly interact in person with directors, executive management, and internal business partners.
  • Ability to partner with colleagues and service providers in international locations.
  • Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.
  • Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy, requiring reporting to the New York City office four (4) days per week, with one (1) remote workday permitted.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Corporate governance
  • Document management
  • Regulatory filings
  • Public disclosure
  • SEC filings
  • Board meeting preparation
  • Contract review
  • Legal entity record maintenance

Location

  • New York City

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Associate

Education Level

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $80,000-$85,000

About the Company

  • Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a NYSE-listed global asset management company.
  • Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.