Legal Specialist II, Corporate Securities & Governance

Requisition Number: 66898

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

 

We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope/Purpose of Position:
The purposes of this role reporting to the VP, Securities & Governance, Corporate Secretary, is to manage and maintain crucial financial data, ensuring its accuracy and integrity. This includes tracking daily stock prices, creating and filing SEC forms, tracking and managing equity grants, and reconciling share distributions. The individual will also be responsible for providing support to Section 16 Officers and Directors, assisting in NYSE reporting, and aiding in the preparation of various financial reports.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Track and report daily stock prices, SEC Forms, and other financial data.
• Maintain SEC EDGAR codes and Section 16 Officers and Directors list.
• Perform ongoing review and maintenance of the Trading Window List and track trading windows.
• Execute continuous share reconciliation and reconciliation of weekly capital activity reports.
• Process all equity grants, releases/vestings, and cancellations.
• Prepare and manage documents for onboarding new Section 16 Officers and Directors.
• Work with the Executive Compensation team to prepare and distribute Director quarterly statements.
• Provide various monthly equity reports to Finance and quarterly reports for 10Q and 10K filings.
• Assist in NYSE reporting, including dividend declarations, press releases, and annual meeting dates.
• Maintain and process Director fees, dividends, and expenses.
• Support preparation of the Proxy Statement, including preparation and management of Director and Officer questionnaires, data collection, and document review.
• Support the Annual Meeting process, including preparation of draft vote presentations, scripts, and meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to maintain Corporate Governance information and updated Board bios on the company website.

Required Skills:

• Strong data management skills with hyper attention to detail.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel.