Paralegal

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally diverse environment where innovative thinking, collaboration, and efficient execution are highly valued. World Kinect is seeking a strong corporate paralegal to join its 30+ member global legal team, which operates from the US, UK, South Africa, Costa Rica, and Brazil. This paralegal will work as a team member, handling all aspects of the Company’s securities and corporate governance, including domestic and foreign subsidiary management, public company governance and compliance processes, and New York Stock Exchange listing standards compliance.

This position is located in Miami, Florida, as a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the preparation and filing of SEC filings, including proxy statements and 8-Ks
• Draft and provide comprehensive legal and filing support for Section 16 reporting
• Manage and coordinate compliance with NYSE listing standards
• Maintain a comprehensive, annual regulatory and event calendar
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate corporate governance developments, trends and practices
• Assist with project tasks and project management responsibilities, as assigned from time-to-time. It is expected that the person holding this position will be engaged in a wide range of project management activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, IT and investor relations
• Act as point person for both internal and external contacts with little to no supervision, projecting a highly professional image
• Prepare and proofread presentations and other needed materials for board meetings
• Work independently to execute assignments on behalf of executive(s)
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and practices for the organization.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

• College degree and/or paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of corporate paralegal experience is required
• Substantial public company corporate governance experience, including supporting SEC filings, strongly preferred
• Experience with Workiva, Diligent, Active Disclosure, and similar governance and SEC filing platforms strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, proofreading and critical thinking skills
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules
• At ease working in a multicultural environment and interacting effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including directors, senior management, and functional leaders.
• Able to work independently, plan, and take initiative to accomplish objectives on time with minimum supervision
• Must be a team player while effectively and efficiently using company resources
• Able to work with a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work well under pressure, thrive working under limited direction, and an attitude that no job is too challenging or too small
• Spanish language fluency a plus
• Notary certification (or willingness to obtain)

World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.