Paralegal, Corporate Governance & Compliance (Amer Sports)

Amer Sports is a dynamic, global sports company offering passionate achievement-oriented professionals the chance to succeed and flourish in an international environment. Our globally recognized brands include Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, and Peak Performance. We are a company where ambitious, competent, and motivated people can make their mark. All our team members are ready to strive for the best of the company and to win together. Just like our customers, we are dedicated to an active lifestyle and sports. Join us.

We are currently seeking a Paralegal experienced in Corporate Governance and Compliance.  This role will support our securities & corporate governance, ethics and compliance functions, supporting Brands and partnering with team members in New York, Chicago, and Helsinki.  Specific responsibilities include: 

• Provide support to all aspects of Amer Sports securities and corporate governance and ethics and compliance functions
• Maintain the overall maintenance of the Boardvantage electronic Board portal
• Assist in managing the administrative aspects of the insider trading policy to include maintaining window lists and updating as needed
• Assist in managing ethics and compliance policy updates as well as related training and communications
• Work with team members to coordinate and plan meetings
• Assist in preparation of SEC filings (e.g. 20-Fs and proxy statements) and associated disclosure control processes
• Assist in drafting reports and presentations for the Audit Committee and executive leaders
• Assist with special projects or tasks related to securities and corporate governance, ethics and compliance matters
• Work to support the overall needs of the Legal Department.

We are looking for a candidate with bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate along with 10+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate in-house department.  Successful candidates will have excellent drafting and analytical skills, and the ability to comprehend the legal concepts associated with corporate governance and compliance.  Other qualifications include:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities with ease and composure while continuing to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, well organized, ability to plan and prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to communicate and work effectively across a global, matrix environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with the SEC’s Edgar System and working in Boardvantage
• Experience with a hotline reporting channel, such as WhistleB, is a plus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues

Candidates are ideally based near our newly opened New York City office; and must be able to provide support in the EST time zone and be available for occasional meetings with team members in the Europe and Asia time zones as needed.

What We’ll Provide

We offer a great working environment in the sports industry with talented & passionate colleagues all over the world, along with great amenities and benefits including: 

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax discounts
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Discounts on Amer Sports products
• Smart casual dress
• Hybrid work schedule
• Salary range $100,000-$125,000

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.