Missouriagconnection
Location: Chesterfield, Missouri, United States (US-MO) | Requisition Number: 43233
A Day In The Life The Securities & Corporate Governance Paralegal will support the company’s Legal Department in managing corporate governance matters, securities compliance, and public company reporting obligations. This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization meets all regulatory requirements while supporting strategic business operations across a global agricultural enterprise.
What You'll Be Doing Securities Compliance & Reporting
Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of US SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings and annual proxy statements.
Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of mandatory and voluntary non-financial reports and disclosures, and required and voluntary sustainability-related reports.
Maintain and update the company’s insider trading program, including monitoring trading windows, coordinating insider certifications, and supporting employee communications.
Support compliance with stock exchange listing standards and applicable securities regulations.
Corporate Governance
Manage legal entity corporate records, board and committee materials, and annual meeting documentation.
Assist in preparation of board and committee agendas, resolutions, minutes, and related governance documents.
Assist in preparation, review, and collection of director and officer (D&O) questionnaires.
Coordinate annual and periodic corporate filings for domestic and international subsidiaries.
Arrange and coordinate notarial meetings, legalizations, notarizations, and apostilles on official legal documents.
Coordinate creation, maintenance, and updates to global corporate organization charts.
Equity & Compensation Support
Assist with preparation, review and filing of annual equity plan reporting requirements, including annual 11-K filings.
Assist with employee communications related to equity programs and compensation, and related disclosures.
Transactional & General Legal Support
Provide support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting ancillary documents, and organizing closing materials.
Conduct legal research, gather data, and prepare summaries relevant to securities, governance, and corporate law matters.
Manage legal department workflows, including project tracking, vendor management, and document management within legal systems.
Skills/Experience Requirements
Experience using corporate governance platforms (e.g., Diligent, Workiva, or similar) is preferred (but not required).
Familiarity with agriculture, commodities, or global manufacturing industries.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
3+ years of paralegal experience, with a focus on securities or public company support (agriculture or industry experience a plus).
Working knowledge of SEC reporting, corporate governance processes, and equity compensation.
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional partners across Legal, Finance, HR, and Corporate Affairs.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Offer choices so you can enroll in medical, dental, and vision to meet your individual needs.
401(k): Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.
Family Support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement: $5,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
Time Off: Generous PTO based on professional work experience – 25 days (0‑9 years), 30 days (10‑19 years), 35 days (20+ years).
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
We Are One Team: Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way: Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What’s Right: Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day. People who are #ProudtoBeBunge.
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A Day In The Life The Securities & Corporate Governance Paralegal will support the company’s Legal Department in managing corporate governance matters, securities compliance, and public company reporting obligations. This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization meets all regulatory requirements while supporting strategic business operations across a global agricultural enterprise.
What You'll Be Doing Securities Compliance & Reporting
Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of US SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings and annual proxy statements.
Assist with the preparation, review, and filing of mandatory and voluntary non-financial reports and disclosures, and required and voluntary sustainability-related reports.
Maintain and update the company’s insider trading program, including monitoring trading windows, coordinating insider certifications, and supporting employee communications.
Support compliance with stock exchange listing standards and applicable securities regulations.
Corporate Governance
Manage legal entity corporate records, board and committee materials, and annual meeting documentation.
Assist in preparation of board and committee agendas, resolutions, minutes, and related governance documents.
Assist in preparation, review, and collection of director and officer (D&O) questionnaires.
Coordinate annual and periodic corporate filings for domestic and international subsidiaries.
Arrange and coordinate notarial meetings, legalizations, notarizations, and apostilles on official legal documents.
Coordinate creation, maintenance, and updates to global corporate organization charts.
Equity & Compensation Support
Assist with preparation, review and filing of annual equity plan reporting requirements, including annual 11-K filings.
Assist with employee communications related to equity programs and compensation, and related disclosures.
Transactional & General Legal Support
Provide support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting ancillary documents, and organizing closing materials.
Conduct legal research, gather data, and prepare summaries relevant to securities, governance, and corporate law matters.
Manage legal department workflows, including project tracking, vendor management, and document management within legal systems.
Skills/Experience Requirements
Experience using corporate governance platforms (e.g., Diligent, Workiva, or similar) is preferred (but not required).
Familiarity with agriculture, commodities, or global manufacturing industries.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
3+ years of paralegal experience, with a focus on securities or public company support (agriculture or industry experience a plus).
Working knowledge of SEC reporting, corporate governance processes, and equity compensation.
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional partners across Legal, Finance, HR, and Corporate Affairs.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Offer choices so you can enroll in medical, dental, and vision to meet your individual needs.
401(k): Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.
Family Support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement: $5,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
Time Off: Generous PTO based on professional work experience – 25 days (0‑9 years), 30 days (10‑19 years), 35 days (20+ years).
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
We Are One Team: Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way: Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What’s Right: Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day. People who are #ProudtoBeBunge.
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