Legal Specialist II, Corporate Securities & Governance **Date:** Feb 18, 2025 **Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831 **Company:** Corning 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. + Experience in managing important confidential corporate data. + Willingness to learn the importance and intricacies of financial data. + Ability to work with various teams including Executive Compensation, Investor Relations, and UBS on process and product improvements. **Required Education:** Bachelor’s degree/equivalent education, or equivalent work experience **Required Years & Area of Experience:** + 6+ years prior experience in Finance, Shared Services, Accounting, Compensation, Benefits or related field handling and maintaining important confidential data. + Experience in working with SEC forms, equity grants, reconciliation of shares, and other financial data is a plus. **Travel:** Negligible **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $86,852.00 - $119,422.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. ​ **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Corning