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Corporate Paralegal
Ewing, NJ · LegalAt Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) (UDC), we’re changing the way people see the world.
If you’re reading this on a smartphone, there’s a good chance UDC’s materials are producing the light and color shining from your screen right now. UDC’s OLED ingredients are key parts of stunning, energy-efficient displays used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and automobiles. Virtually every OLED consumer electronics product around the world uses UDC’s phosphorescent OLED materials and technologies.
UDC is a publicly traded company and pioneer in the OLED industry. When you join our global team, you are embarking on a journey at the forefront of display technology and organic electronics that impacts the daily lives of people around the world. From engineers to chemists, Ph.D. scientists, technicians, lawyers and more, our UDC team is continuously advancing our field. With a focus on energy efficiency, UDC’s team is contributing to making a better, more sustainable planet. Please visit us at www.oled.com.
Job Summary
UDC’s Corporate Paralegal will report to UDC’s VP, Deputy General Counsel and provide comprehensive legal and administrative support as part of a highly collaborative team. This role is responsible for assisting with governance, securities, commercial contracting, and compliance initiatives.
This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders to support day-to-day operations and manage legal risks and will support both U.S.-based and international clients and operations as well as members of the UDC legal team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and a self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Governance / Securities
Qualifications
Current Benefits at UDC:
If you’re reading this on a smartphone, there’s a good chance UDC’s materials are producing the light and color shining from your screen right now. UDC’s OLED ingredients are key parts of stunning, energy-efficient displays used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and automobiles. Virtually every OLED consumer electronics product around the world uses UDC’s phosphorescent OLED materials and technologies.
UDC is a publicly traded company and pioneer in the OLED industry. When you join our global team, you are embarking on a journey at the forefront of display technology and organic electronics that impacts the daily lives of people around the world. From engineers to chemists, Ph.D. scientists, technicians, lawyers and more, our UDC team is continuously advancing our field. With a focus on energy efficiency, UDC’s team is contributing to making a better, more sustainable planet. Please visit us at www.oled.com.
Job Summary
UDC’s Corporate Paralegal will report to UDC’s VP, Deputy General Counsel and provide comprehensive legal and administrative support as part of a highly collaborative team. This role is responsible for assisting with governance, securities, commercial contracting, and compliance initiatives.
This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders to support day-to-day operations and manage legal risks and will support both U.S.-based and international clients and operations as well as members of the UDC legal team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and a self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Governance / Securities
- Assist in the drafting and filing of the Company’s SEC and Nasdaq filings, including the annual proxy statement, 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks.
- Support in the preparation for Board and committee meetings, drafting of minutes, resolutions and consents and Section 16 filings, legal entity and records management, and other governance matters.
- Assist with annual stockholder meeting preparation, including D&O questionnaires and executive compensation tables.
- Prepare and file corporate formation documents, annual reports, and other regulatory filings and surveys.
- Support administration of Company’s policies and procedures, including Board & Committee charters, insider trading policies and annual compliance requirements.
- Draft, review and manage agreements and amendments under attorney supervision, with an emphasis on NDAs, supplier contracts, consulting arrangements, and intercompany agreements.
- Build out and maintain contract template repository and assist with contract lifecycle tracking and renewals.
- Ensure proper execution, filing and organization of legal agreements and documents.
- Develop, implement and oversee policies, licensing programs, procedures and training to promote compliance and mitigate risk.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and assist in audits to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Provide due diligence and transaction support for mergers, acquisitions, financings and other corporate transactions, including investments made by the Company’s venture capital group, UDC Ventures.
- Participate in and assist with management of Legal Department and Company-wide projects and deliverables, as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal. Prior in-house experience with a public company preferred.
- Experience with governance, securities, commercial contract drafting / negotiation, and/or regulatory compliance a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; technologically savvy and possesses a willingness to use technology to continually create efficiencies in legal-related processes and workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Current Benefits at UDC:
- Competitive base salary and annual bonus program
- Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family
- Transit, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability benefits for employees
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) company contribution
- Ewing Worldwide Headquarters (HQ) cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch to employees at no cost to them
- Annual charitable matching gift
- Generous Paid Time Off