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Associate, Paralegal Jobs in New York, NY at Cohen & Steers
Title: Associate, Paralegal
Company: Cohen & Steers
Location: New York, NY
Job Title: Associate, 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.
