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Corporate Governance Paralegal / Assistant Corporate Secretary

Organization:
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Region:
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
End of contest:
April 17, 2017
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Administrative/clerical
Description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills, talents and education to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A professional position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Xcel Energy is hiring an Assistant Corporate Secretary for the team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team is responsible for corporate governance activities related to Board of Directors meetings, Shareholders meetings, compliance and regulatory filings for various federal and state laws, record retention requirements, etc. Come join this dynamic team as we work together to balance the interests of various stakeholders.

Summary

Supports Corporate Secretary and other Xcel Energy officers in providing service to Board of Directors and maintaining compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Manages and supervises preparation of Board of Directors and Shareholders Meetings for parent and all subsidiary companies; prepares and distributes board meeting notices, agendas, resolutions and meeting minutes.
  • Assist with compliance and other corporate policy training to key employees; monitor and ensure compliance with insider policy requirements.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, including Secretary of State filings.
  • Prepare and file notices of dividend declaration; prepare and file listing applications and amendments; act as liaison with NYSE.
  • Establish and maintain corporate governance database; respond to shareholder requests.
  • Assist with various corporate debt and other equity financing transactions; prepare schedules and organization checklists for transactions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 5 years experience in assistant corporate secretary function or related paralegal experience
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and follow through
  • Sensitive to protocols

Preferred

  • Experience in proxy statement preparation
  • Experience utiliizing an electronic entity management database
Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com


Other relevant information

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.     





Posting Notes:  MN - Minneapolis || MN - Minneapolis || United States (US) || Corporate Secretary & Exec Svc || 70186:Corporate Compliance || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||



Requisition Number: 5579



Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran



Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com