Assistant Corporate Secretary

About the position The Assistant Corporate Secretary provides corporate governance and legal analysis, advice and support for a Delaware incorporated company. This position is a direct report to the Deputy Corporate Secretary and indirectly supports the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and the Board of Directors. This is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Relocation support to the Hampton Roads area is available. Responsibilities • Working with and assisting the Deputy Corporate Secretary to ensure effective governance of the Board and its Committees and providing legal advice on Delaware law and corporate governance. • Supporting Board meeting administration, including drafting Board materials, minutes, resolutions and unanimous written consents for the Board and its Committees and facilitating delivery of the FEI Annual Meeting of Stockholders. • Supporting the full corporate calendar and Board and Committee annual calendars. • Assisting with maintaining and adherence with key corporate governance documents, including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Matters Reserved to Board and Committee Charters. • Assisting with NED recruitment and induction of new Board members, including co-ordination of the NED onboarding program. • Maintaining SOPs related to Board and Committee matters and corporate governance. • Maintaining Corporate Secretary related pages of the Ferguson website. • Supporting the issuance of press releases and other technical announcements. • Assisting the Corporate Secretary team with corporate actions and ad hoc projects as required. Requirements • J.D. from a reputable U.S. law school; active Bar membership in the U.S. • At least 3 years of legal experience working in the field of Delaware corporate law and public-company corporate governance generally. • Prior experience providing corporate secretarial support and/or legal advice regarding corporate governance matters in a law firm or corporate law department. • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment, as well as ability to collaboratively interact appropriately and effectively with all areas and levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team. • Calm under pressure. • Strong critical thinking and oral and written communications skills, including comfort and confidence interacting with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to build constructive working relationships and operate as an active member of both the Corporate Secretary function and other teams/functions. • Precision and careful attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. • Proactive with a positive attitude and a desire to grow and change with the business. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure. • High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to explore and quickly learn other software applications preferred. Benefits • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paid time off • Life insurance • 401(k) with a company match • Mental health coverage • Gender affirming and family building benefits • Paid parental leave • Associate discounts • Community involvement opportunities Apply Now Apply Now