Corporate Secretary executes and maintains all required official corporate filings, documents, reports and records according to applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for shareholder relations, communicating with Board members and coordinating shareholder lists and registrations. Being a Corporate Secretary researches and responds to shareholder requests for information. Manages the coordination of Board and shareholder meetings and the preparation of all necessary agendas and documents required for the meetings. Additionally, Corporate Secretary the incumbent in this role is usually an officer of the corporation. May require a Juris Doctor degree. Typically reports to top management. The Corporate Secretary manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Corporate Secretary typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Requisition ID # 154050
Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Business Unit: Gen Counsel, Ethics, Risk & Compliance
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Manages a diverse work group, works independently in a self-directed manner on a variety of corporate governance and legal matters, and communicates and interacts effectively with senior management and the Boards of Directors. Coordinates with several other departments, including Law, Human Resources, Tax, Finance, Investor Relations, Sustainability, Sourcing, and Regulatory Affairs. Is responsible for mission-critical aspects of corporate governance for PG&E and subsidiaries to ensure compliance with federal, state, and stock exchange legal and regulatory requirements.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Position Summary
Responsible for managing the shareholder services function and subsidiary management for PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Utility) (together, PG&E) and leading the annual shareholders meetings and activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Provides and oversees administrative, compliance, and support services and handles special projects for the Vice President/Corporate Secretary, the Assistant Corporate Secretaries, the Boards of Directors, senior management, and retired officers of PG&E Corporation and the Utility. Partners and collaborates with multiple PG&E departments regarding the administration of corporate governance, corporate compliance, and shareholder services programs and activities
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $144,000
Bay Area Maximum: $244,000
Job Responsibilities
• Manages Shareholder functions supporting investors, including: supporting stock exchange listings and acting as lead liaison with transfer agents.
• Manages support for the Board of Directors for the Company and subsidiaries, including: meeting support; subsidiary maintenance; and affiliate rule compliance.
• Manages the business and financial requirements for the Corporate Secretary function, including: administration of Board compensation; dividends; SOX compliance; vendor management; risk and standards compliance; and budget.
• Manages proxy statements and annual reporting to meet SEC Regulations, including planning and executing annual meetings of shareholders; producing and distributing the proxy statement and annual report to shareholders, in compliance with SEC, NYSE, FERC, and state law; and supporting institutional shareholder engagement, including managing ISS evaluations.
• Manages correspondence, responses, inquiries, and requests regarding shareholder matters; supports shareholder engagement with large investors, in partnership with Investor Relations and Executive Compensation; and manages Environmental, Social, and Governance requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum:
• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience
• Eight (8) years of experience in corporate governance, corporate compliance, shareholder services, stock transfer, legal, regulatory, or related fields in a fast-paced environment.
Desired
• Experience with corporate reporting, filings, and compliance with federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience with employee stock plans, common equity, and dividend disbursements and reinvestments
• Experience with programs, processes, and activities related to shareholder services, annual shareholders meetings, proxy administration, and board of directors meetings at a publicly held corporation
• Supervisory and management experience