Our Company
At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.
What You'll Do
This Manager, Corporate Governance position in the Teradata Law Department shall be an integral member of Teradata's Corporate Law group, directly providing substantive support to, and interacting with, Teradata's board of directors, senior management, and internal and external legal counsel. In this highly visible, cross-functional role, the Manager, Corporate Governance shall have responsibility for liaising with the Board of Directors, supporting the preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, and proxy statements) and all Section 16 reporting requirements, managing the administration of the annual meeting of stockholders, and assisting with the preparation of the proxy statement.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Securities Law Compliance & SEC Reporting
- Support securities law compliance and SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of periodic and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, conflict minerals reports, and other public company and regulatory filings.
- Manage Section 16 compliance, including director and officer stock tracking, preparation and filing of Section 16 forms (Forms 3, 4, and 5) with the SEC, and administration of the preclearance process for insider trading.
- Administer SEC EDGAR Next for Teradata Corporation and its directors and officers.
- Manage the quarterly blackout period process and related communications, assisting with insider trading processes including maintain insider group lists and management 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Prepare NYSE annual and interim affirmations, annual CEO certification, and SLAPs.
Board of Directors Support
- Provide comprehensive support for all board and committee matters, including drafting and sending communications, managing the annual meeting calendar, coordinating annual payment elections, and processing expense reports.
- Draft board and committee meeting agendas, background materials, resolutions, minutes, unanimous written consents, and meeting notices.
- Coordinate and manage board meeting logistics and arrangements, including the internal quarterly board meeting process — drafting and sending communications to presenters and attendees with due dates, presentation topics, logistics, review meeting scheduling, and follow-up.
- Assemble and distribute books of advance materials in Nasdaq Boardvantage for all board and committee meetings.
- Coordinate board and committee annual self-assessment process.
- Manage the Director and Officer annual questionnaire process on Nasdaq Questionnaires.
Corporate Governance
- Provide support for corporate governance matters, including board, committee, stockholder, and NYSE matters and the development and administration of corporate governance policies and charters.
- Coordinate and support the company's shareholder engagement program.
Annual Meeting & Proxy
- Manage the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
- Lead proxy statement planning, coordination, and preparation through the filing and print cycle.
Strategic & Special Projects
- Provide support on Treasury matters, including share repurchases, financings, and capital markets transactions.
- Provide support on strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Who You’ll Work With
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least 10 years of corporate paralegal experience; prior public company in-house and law firm experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge relating to securities law compliance, SEC regulations and filings, and SEC and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) corporate governance requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting the board of directors of a public company and experience managing stock administration.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic — results driven, with keen attention to detail and strong follow-through.
- Professional demeanor, sense of urgency, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated proficiency with processes, procedures, workflows, and productivity tools, including software adoption and implementation.
- The role requires knowledge of Workiva and BoardVantage or other board portal.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SEC reporting software, entity management software, and DocuSign.
What You’ll Bring
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills, with ability to work cross-functionally across all organizational levels, including the Board of Directors and senior management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful; ability to work under pressure, prioritizing and finding innovative solutions to resolve issues quickly and independently.
Why We Think You'll Love Teradata
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.
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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.