SCC & Governance Paralegal

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Important Information Posted range is $68,640-114,660 The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Primary Role The Senior SEC/Governance Analyst will report to the Vice President, Chief SEC Counsel and Secretary (Corporate Secretary) within the Legal Counsel & Services Department. The Senior SEC/Governance Analyst will independently handle or provide support to the Corporate Secretary and the SEC Counsel, as appropriate for the matter, with respect to: (1) various SEC and corporate matters, including compliance processes associated with SEC and Section 16 filings, equity and debt financings, management of the insider trading window preclearance process, (2) various corporate governance and executive and director compensation matters, (3) corporate and subsidiary management activities and compliance, (4) compliance with New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regulations, and (5) other responsibilities to be assigned from time to time by the Corporate Secretary or the SEC Counsel. The Senior SEC/Governance Analyst will also assist the Corporate Secretary with respect to a wide range of matters associated with the operation and governance of American Water’s Board of Directors and its committees thereof. The Senior SEC/Governance Analyst may serve as Assistant Secretary to one or more entities, as appropriate and when and as designated by the Board of Directors of each such entity at the request of the Corporate Secretary.Key Accountabilities

• Assist with legal and compliance processes associated with the preparation of various SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Form 11-K and Section 16 filings
• Assist the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel with due diligence and other matters associated with the Company’s equity and debt financing transactions, including due diligence and closing documents
• Assist with the filing of registration statements on Forms S-3 and S-8, and proxy statements, including D&O questionnaires and other due diligence
• Assist the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel with matters attendant to American Water’s annual meeting of shareholders
• Manage the insider trading window preclearance process, including the acceptance, review and processing of preclearance requests
• Assist the Corporate Secretary with beneficial ownership reporting and tracking, and compliance with the Company’s executive and director stock ownership guidelines and stock retention requirements
• Assist the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel with various corporate governance matters, including the preparation or revision of corporate documentation, charters, governance guidelines, and various research on public company corporate governance trends and developments
• Oversee and manage, under supervision of the Corporate Secretary and SEC Counsel, various subsidiary management activities to ensure that subsidiaries comply with corporate legal requirements, including the maintenance of various entity books and records and the filing of annual and other reports
• Maintain and manage the database for the Company's subsidiaries, and support processes designed to provide subsidiary management information to others throughout and outside the business as needed
• With appropriate oversight, manage compliance with NYSE listing standards and requirements, including the preparation of annual and interim written affirmations, officer listing changes, and dividend and annual meeting notices
• Assist the Corporate Secretary with all matters related to the American Water Board of Directors, and committees thereof, including preparing for Board and committee meetings, preparation of various Board agendas, minutes, resolutions, materials and other matters
• Management, operation and governance of the Company’s board information portal, and assistance with the management of the Corporate Vault
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Corporate Secretary or the SEC Counsel from time to time.Knowledge/Skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Advanced knowledge of personal computing, MS Office Suite applications, Diligent Board Books portal (and various components and products used with it), Workiva, the New York Stock Exchange’s Listing Manager portal, and various internet options/sites, as well as knowledge of CT Corporation’s hCue database preferred
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to consistently meet deadlines with high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment
• Superior organizational/planning skills
• Proactive with strong initiative and superior attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with all areas and levels of the organization, including without limitation, American Water’s board of directors and the executive leadership team
• Flexible, has a sense of humor, and a team player who works well in a collegial, respectful environment with designated lines of authorityExperience/Education
• Bachelor’s degree, plus completion of Paralegal certification or equivalent (including CCGP Certification)
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in SEC/securities, corporate governance, and corporate secretary
• (working with boards of directors) and entity/subsidiary management matters for public companies, either (1) all in-house, or (2) with at least three years’ of in-house experience and the rest with a reputable national or international law firmLicenses & Certifications
• Active State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle rpeport. CompetenciesChampions safetyCustomer obsessedCultivates innovationNimble learningDrives ResultsCollaborates