Corporate Secretary jobs in California

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)

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Manager, Corporate Secretary Operations
  • PG&E Corporation
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
  • 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
     

  • 24 Days Ago

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Legal Secretary—Transactional Corporate
  • Manatt
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS LLP is one of the nation’s premier law and consulting firms known for quality and extraordinary commitment to clients & integrated, relationship-based services. We are notabl...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Legal Secretary - Corporate
  • Sidley Austin LLP
  • Century, CA OTHER
  • Summary A corporate legal secretary assists lawyers and other legal personnel with regard to various administrative details; coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient work fl...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Corporate Practice Assistant (Legal Assistant/Secretary)
  • Stoel Rives LLP
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Corporate Practice Assistant in our San Diego office. This position provides legal administrative support to attorneys in the Corporate and Energy practi...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Assistant Secretary
  • Visa
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government en...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Paralegal - Corporate
  • Corporate - DLA Piper Careers
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nation...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Corporate Secretary Senior - Governance Board
  • Christus Health
  • Irving, TX
  • Description Summary: The Corporate Secretary Senior position requires expertise to support and collaborate with the CHRI...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Corporate Secretary
  • AGG Legal Staffing
  • Prestigious Law Firm in Beverly Hills is seeking a Transactional Floater with a minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience. Can...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Corporate Secretary
  • Northwest Community Bank
  • Winsted, CT
  • Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible for developing and coordinating Internal Committee Meetings and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CORPORATE COUNSEL - SPOKANE, WA
  • PotlatchDeltic
  • Spokane, WA
  • Reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Corporate Counsel will provide legal support...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant/Corporate Secretary
  • EagleBank
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Overview: We are a values driven organization putting Relationships FIRST. EagleBank (NASDAQ EGBN) is focused on being F...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Board Logistics Coordinator
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description NYCHA is seeking a Board Logistics Coordinator to work in the Office of the Corporate Secretary. NYCHA h...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant to Corporate Secretary
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description THE ACTUAL SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $89,753.00-$108,156.00. The New York City Housing Authority...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Corporate Secretary Senior - Governance Board
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Irving, TX
  • Description Summary: The Corporate Secretary Senior position requires expertise to support and collaborate with the CHR...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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