Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Securities is responsible for managing and supporting the Petco’s corporate securities activities, including equity administration, regulatory filings, compliance, and governance-related matters. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, adherence to securities laws, and effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Manage corporate securities administration, including equity plans, share issuances, transfers, and cancellations
• Maintain accurate capitalization tables and securities records
• Prepare, review, and file required regulatory and securities filings (e.g., SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, or equivalent jurisdictional requirements)
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, and restructurings
• Coordinate with legal counsel, transfer agents, auditors, regulators, and financial institutions
• Advise internal stakeholders on securities-related policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and assess impact on the organization
• Assist with board, shareholder, and committee matters related to equity and securities
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff or cross-functional teams as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in corporate securities, corporate governance, legal, or compliance roles
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, regulatory frameworks, and equity administration
• Experience with capitalization table management and equity management platforms
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Professional certification (e.g., corporate governance, securities, or compliance-related credential)
• Experience in publicly listed or highly regulated organizations
• Familiarity with international securities regulations (if applicable)

• Regulatory compliance
• Corporate governance
• Risk management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Problem‑solving and independent judgment

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Salary Range: $88,800.00 - $

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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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