✦ Luna Orbit — Legal & Compliance

Paralegal - Corp Secretary's Office

at Merck

📍 USA - New Jersey - Rahway Hybrid 💰 $96K – $151K USD / year Posted April 15, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $96K – $151K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Education High School degree required
Category Legal & Compliance

About this role

This role is for a Paralegal III supporting the Corporate Legal team in the Office of General Counsel, reporting to the Corporate Secretary. The position focuses on SEC filings, corporate governance documentation, NYSE requirements, and director compensation administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing SEC quarterly, annual, and other reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, SD),
  • Lead preparation of Section 16 filings (Form 3, Form 4, Form 5) and support 13-Fs,
  • Prepare and manage SEC and regulatory filing checklists and coordinate required exhibits with cross-functional teams,
  • Support corporate governance matters including resolutions and unanimous written consents for subsidiaries,
  • Manage director compensation administration and related onboarding documentation

Technical Overview

The scope centers on securities and exchange commission compliance work, including preparation support for Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, SD (Conflict Minerals), and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) plus 13-Fs. It also covers governance maintenance for subsidiaries (resolutions, unanimous written consents) and director compensation program administration.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a corporate paralegal with 5+ years of experience supporting SEC reporting and corporate governance for a major public company. They are comfortable independently managing SEC and regulatory filing checklists, coordinating cross-functional information gathering, and supporting director compensation administration while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Must-Have Skills

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive corporate information with discretionMinimum of 5 years of relevant experienceExperience in corporate governance or securities at a major public companyFile and assist in preparing quarterlyannualand other reports with the SECLead preparation of certain other SEC documentsincluding Section 16 filingsPrepare and manage SEC and other regulatory filing checklistsgather exhibitsand coordinate with cross-functional teamsManage Director compensationincluding ensuring all Directors are paid accurately and in a timely fashionAssist with corporate organization maintenance for subsidiariesincluding preparing resolutions and unanimous written consents

Required Skills

SEC reportingForm 10-KForm 10-QForm 8-KForm 11-KForm SD - Conflict Minerals DisclosureSection 16 filingsForm 3Form 4Form 513-FsNYSE listing requirementsSEC filing checklistsexhibits coordinationcorporate governanceresolutionsunanimous written consentsdirector compensation administrationlegal onboarding documentation

Hard Skills

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportingForm 10-KForm 10-QForm 8-KForm 11-KForm SD - Conflict Minerals DisclosureSection 16 filingsForm 3Form 4Form 513-FsNYSE listing requirementsSEC filing checklistsPreparing and managing regulatory filing checklistsPreparing exhibits for filingsLegal onboarding documentationCorporate governanceSubsidiary corporate organization maintenanceResolutionsUnanimous written consentsDrafting legal documentsLegal research (as appropriate)Officer and director compensation administrationDirector compensation program administrationConfidentiality handling of sensitive corporate informationProcess streamlining for legal support

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityDiscretionIndependently handling legal and factual researchSound advice on complex issues under direction of an attorneyCross-functional stakeholder managementRelationship building with internal stakeholders and external vendorsManaging fast-paced or demanding deadlinesGuiding delivery of initiatives

Certifications

Preferred

Paralegal certificate

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Support SEC compliance and corporate governance activities as a corporate paralegal.
Role Subtype Paralegal

Keywords for Your Resume

Paralegal IIIParalegalCorporate ParalegalCorporate Secretary's OfficeOffice of General CounselSecurities and Exchange Commission MattersSEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)Files and assists in preparing quarterlyannualand other reportsForms 10 KForms 10 Q8-K11-KSD - Conflict Minerals DisclosureSection 16 filingsForm 3Form 4Form 513-FsNYSE listing requirementsSection 16Director compensationcorporate governanceunanimous written consentsresolutionslegal onboarding documentationoffice of general counselcorporate legal teamCorporate Paralegal IIISECForm 10-KForm 10-QForm 8-K

Deal Breakers

High School degree required, Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, Experience in corporate governance or securities at a major public company, Ability to work in a hybrid role in Rahway, NJ

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