Manager, Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal

Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a Manager, Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal to join our Legal Department in Boston, MA! This role will support Chewy's public company compliance, corporate governance, legal entity management, equity administration functions, and special project initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with experience supporting public company obligations in a fast-paced legal environment. You will work cross-functionally with teams across Legal, Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, HR, Treasury, and Tax and play a critical role in maintaining Chewy's high standards of corporate compliance and governance. You will be expected to take ownership of your work, manage shifting priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely results.
What You'll Do:
Public Company Governance & Compliance

• Support preparation and coordination of Board and Committee materials, including compiling meeting books using BoardVantage.
• Own scheduling, calendaring, and coordination of logistics related to Board and Committee meetings.
• Draft corporate governance documents including resolutions, meeting minutes, and secretary certificates.
• Assist with preparation of Chewy's annual proxy statement and support additional SEC filings as needed.
• Assist in planning and logistics for Chewy's annual stockholder meeting and proxy distribution.
• Draft and coordinate Section 16 filings, maintain EDGAR access credentials, and manage records of insider ownership.
• Conduct legal research and benchmarking related to SEC and NYSE compliance and governance practices.
• Maintain and organize corporate policies, governance templates, and internal resources.

Legal Entity Management & Licensing

• Own and manage Chewy's legal entity portfolio, including formation, dissolution, and annual reporting obligations for domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Support Chewy's Treasury and Tax teams with legal entity structuring, subsidiary management, and intercompany documentation.
• Coordinate with Chewy's registered agent and third-party providers to manage business, corporate, and professional licenses across all jurisdictions.
• Monitor license application status, track renewal deadlines, and follow up with internal partners to resolve open items.

Special Projects & Cross-Functional Support

• Contribute to corporate projects, including process improvement, compliance initiatives, and legal operations enhancements.
• Manage legal operations tools and systems for the Corporate legal team.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team to provide support across various legal workstreams.
• Maintain strong, proactive communication with internal partners, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of professionalism.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with direct experience supporting corporate governance and public company compliance.
• Strong familiarity with Workiva, BoardVantage, and the Section 16 filing process.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and seniority levels.
• Experience with equity administration platforms and legal entity management tools is a plus.
• No travel required.

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