Associate Paralegal

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Associate Paralegal - Corporate and GovernanceLive

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will join our Law Departments Corporate and Governance team as a Paralegal - Corporate and Governance. This role will provide vital support to the Corporate and Governance Team in corporate governance matters, securities law compliance, and related tasks. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of legal principles, an affinity for technology and its possibilities, and an interest in continuous improvement.Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with corporate governance matters, including board and committee meetings, the annual meeting of stockholders, annual reports, and regulatory filings including:

• Assist in the preparation of materials for board and committee meetings, including agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes. Familiarity with and use of board management and online D&O questionnaire platforms such as Directors Desk or BoardVantage preferred.
• Prepare and file regulatory filings with government agencies, stock exchanges, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Familiarity with and use of software and services for the preparation and submission of filings such as Workiva, Section 16 Manager (Computershare), and programs using Artificial Intelligence such as Chat GPT preferred.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and other events related to corporate governance and compliance activities.
• Conduct legal research and gather information on corporate law, securities regulations, and governance best practices as directed by attorneys. Familiarity with and use of online research tools such as Intelligize, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Securities Act Handbook (Red Book) preferred.
• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, board resolutions, and other corporate documents, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with and use of cloud-based document retention and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Teams preferred.
• Assist in the drafting, review, and execution of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Assist in the management of corporate administrative functions, including drafting and filing of corporate documents, managing signatures, and maintaining corporate databases. Familiarity with and use of subsidiary entity management platforms such as CSC preferred.Win

  What we expect of you

  We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a detail-oriented, organized and technology forward individual with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:

  Bachelors degreeOr

  Associates degree and 4 years of legal experienceOr

  High school diploma / GED and 6 years of legal experiencePreferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience preferred.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.