Workiva, Inc

Securities and Compliance Paralegal

Workiva, Inc$83K — $134K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • 2+ years in securities, corporate governance, public company, or law firm experience.
  • Experience with SEC and Section 16 filings preferred.
  • Proficiency with EDGAR, EDGAR Next, and related software tools necessary.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Support preparation and filing of SEC reports like Forms 10-K and 8-K.
  • Coordinate end-to-end SEC filing processes including reviews and logistics.
  • Assist with annual meeting materials and governance documentation.
  • Maintain corporate governance records and Board materials.
  • Support compliance with insider trading policies and training resources.
  • Draft legal documents and keep organized legal files and records.
  • Identify process improvements for legal and compliance operations.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus potential.
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at hire.
  • 401(k) matching available.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package offered.
  • Minimal required travel for team meetings.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Securities and Compliance Paralegal to support the Legal Department of Workiva Inc. (the Company). This role will report to the Director of Legal Operations & Compliance and Assistant Secretary (Governance), and will support SEC reporting, Section 16 compliance, corporate governance, stock administration, insider trading compliance, and other public company legal operations.

The ideal candidate has public company securities experience, strong judgment, excellent follow-through, and comfort working with outside counsel, finance, investor relations, stock administration, and other cross-functional partners. A successful candidate will be someone who takes ownership, anticipates deadlines, and creates order from complexity. This role requires discretion, precision, and the ability to manage multiple deadline-driven processes in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

SEC Filing and Disclosure Support
  • Support the preparation, drafting, review, and filing of the Company's SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, DEF 14A, annual report materials, registration statements, and related disclosure documents
  • Support the end-to-end SEC filing process, including document compilation, preparation of support files, exhibit coordination, signature packets, internal review workflows, and final filing logistics
  • Assist with preparation and coordination of annual meeting materials, director and officer questionnaires, proxy-related materials, and related governance and disclosure processes
  • Coordinate, prepare, and file Section 16 reports, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, powers of attorney, beneficial ownership tracking, and related filing support
  • Maintain the Company's and Section 16 filers' EDGAR Next accounts and related credentials, permissions, records, and processes
  • Maintain compliance calendars, checklists, and internal procedures for periodic, annual, and event-driven reporting deadlines


Corporate Governance Support
  • Maintain the Company's governance policies, committee charters, corporate records, governance trackers, and related materials
  • Prepare Board and Committee presentation templates and support the preparation, review, finalization, and distribution of Board and Committee materials
  • Maintain calendars, trackers, and databases for Board and Committee meeting materials, approvals, action items, and related governance processes
  • Support onboarding processes for directors and officers, including Forms ID, questionnaires, certifications, and onboarding materials
  • Support the annual Board and Committee self-evaluation process
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparation of audit response materials, production of meeting minutes, and coordination of supporting documentation
  • Support subsidiary governance, corporate recordkeeping, and entity management matters, as needed


Compliance, Insider Trading, and Stock Administration Support
  • Support administration of the Company's securities trading policies, including trading preclearance requests, restricted trading lists, blackout communications, and employee questions
  • Help maintain insider lists, training materials, FAQs, templates, and other resources related to securities compliance and public company obligations
  • Respond to FINRA, broker, transfer agent, and other stockholder-related requests, as appropriate
  • Support equity, stockholder, and beneficial ownership-related processes, including internal tracking, recordkeeping, and coordination with relevant stakeholders


Legal Operations and Administrative Support
  • Draft, prepare, and coordinate correspondence, certifications, resolutions, consents, notices, and other legal and governance documents
  • Maintain organized legal files, records, workflows, templates, and process documentation
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, consistency, and scalability across securities, governance, compliance, and legal operations processes.
  • Support other Legal Department projects and responsibilities, as assigned


What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree
  • 2+ years of relevant securities, corporate governance, public company, or law firm experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting SEC filings, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, or public company governance
  • Proficiency with EDGAR, EDGAR Next, Shareworks, Computershare, Monday.com, or Workiva software
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot
  • Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, and material nonpublic information
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on improving workflows, templates, and operating procedures
  • Interest in using technology and AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and legal service delivery


Travel Requirement & Working Conditions
  • Minimal travel required for team meetings and professional development events
  • Standard office or remote working conditions dependent upon location alignment


How You'll Be Rewarded
• Salary range in the US: $83,000.00 - $134,000.00
• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

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About Workiva, Inc

Workiva Inc. is a global software company headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company provides cloud-based solutions for connected reporting and compliance, enabling collaboration and data integration for enterprises. Workiva's platform offers a suite of tools for data management, reporting, and compliance, including SOX, SEC, and XBRL reporting. The company's customers include more than 75% of the Fortune 500 and over 2,800 enterprises worldwide. Workiva was founded in 2008 and went public in 2014.
Learn more about Workiva, Inc
Size
2,106 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$48.4 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+19.9%
Revenue
$351.5 million
NASDAQ

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