Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
Success . Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth . We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork . We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our in-house Legal team. This position will be based in the Company's Corporate office in Dublin, California and will support the Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, other members of the Legal team, and internal business partners on a range of Corporate Law matters for a publicly traded company. These matters include support relating to corporate/securities filings and compliance, Section 16 matters, Board of Directors support, general corporate governance, shareholder matters, corporate structure and subsidiaries, and other Legal Department and Company initiatives.
The Corporate Paralegal will work both collaboratively and independently, partnering with colleagues across Legal, Finance, Human Resources, and other departments.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the technical skills needed to support filing/disclosure requirements with precision.
The position will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Counsel - Corporate Law.
All of these tasks will be performed under the supervision and direction of a licensed attorney supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Day-to-day corporate law support: Provide quality paralegal support on corporate law matters, including organizing, drafting, reviewing, and managing corporate and securities documentation with strong attention to detail and deadlines
SEC/NASDAQ/CA/other filings and disclosures: Assist in the preparation, coordination, and review of Company filings/disclosures/compliance, such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statement, and 8-K
Section 16 matters: Assist in the preparation of Section 16 forms and support insider trading compliance
Corporate Governance/Shareholder matters: Support corporate governance and shareholder matters, including proxy and annual meeting, executive compensation disclosures, and other compliance/regulatory issues
Board of Directors matters: Assist with others on a team with preparation, compilation, and maintenance of Board and Committee materials, presentations, resolutions, minutes, and other documents; conduct research on various Board-related issues, governance, trends, developments, and risks
Subsidiaries, Financing, Executive Contracts, and other matters: Assist as needed with governance and compliance matters relating to domestic and international subsidiaries/structure, financing, executive contracts, and other complex corporate matters supporting the Company's strategic objectives
Legal and Company Projects: Assist, collaborate, and independently manage as directed on Legal and Company projects and other tasks as directed
Ross Legal and Corporate team collaboration: Collaborate and build positive, productive relationships with team members at all levels across the Legal Department and Corporate functions
Work with and direct outside counsel on advice, research, filings, disclosures, and other projects as needed
COMPETENCIES
Collaboration
Leading by Example
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability & Execution
Manages Conflict
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
Organizational Agility
Team Player
Substantive Knowledge
Confidentiality - able to work on highly confidential matters
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Four years + of corporate paralegal experience, with exposure to corporate law matters; law firm experience preferred, with in-house experience a plus
Experience supporting Corporate Law matters for publicly traded companies
Strong attention to detail, combined with excellent spelling, grammar, and communication skills, including the ability to compose clear and accurate correspondence and reports
Experience managing a large volume of work in a fast-paced environment, while following through and meeting deadlines
Track record of developing/maintaining trusting relationships with diverse range of business partners and working collaboratively across levels and business units
Flexible, humble team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong business sense with excellent legal and business acumen, analytical, and drafting skills
Collaborative and helpful - as concerned about team members as him/herself
Notary Public status a plus
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Relevant degree, certificate or equivalent training, and equivalent work experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback
However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work, with additional in office time as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
The base pay range for this role $32.60 to $54.13. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
