Employment Type Full time

Company name US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Profile Summary The position will report to and assist the Vice President, Securities & Corporate Governance & Assistant Secretary (the “VP”) with various corporate governance, compliance and transactional matters. The position will be responsible for preparing and maintaining corporate documents, entity electronic and other corporate records documentation, assisting with mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, liaising with external legal counsel and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Description

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

Hybrid Role: In-office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.

Summary:

The position will report to and assist the Vice President, Securities & Corporate Governance & Assistant Secretary (the “VP”) with various corporate governance, compliance and transactional matters. The position will be responsible for preparing and maintaining corporate documents, entity electronic and other corporate records documentation, assisting with mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, liaising with external legal counsel and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Primary Responsibilities:

Support preparation and coordination of Board and Committee materials, including compiling meeting books using Diligent.Own scheduling, calendaring, and coordination of logistics related to Board and Committee meetings.Draft corporate governance documents including resolutions, meeting minutes, and secretary certificates.Assist with preparation of Sysco's annual proxy statement and support additional SEC filings as needed.Assist in planning and logistics for Sysco's annual stockholder meeting and proxy distribution.Draft and coordinate Section 16 filings, maintain EDGAR access credentials, and manage records of insider ownership.Conduct legal research and benchmarking related to SEC and NYSE compliance and governance practices.Maintain and organize corporate policies, governance templates, and internal resources.Coordinate with Syco's transfer agent and third-party providers to manage governance matters.Contribute to corporate projects, including process improvement, compliance initiatives, and legal operations enhancements.Collaborate with other members of the Legal team to provide support across various legal workstreams.Maintain strong, proactive communication with internal partners, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of professionalism.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited institution or program (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years corporate paralegal experience in a public corporation, private company, or law firmCurrent notary commission in the State of Texas (preferred)

Skills:

Ability to serve as administrator of Diligent Boards and to incorporate artificial intelligence into the Legal department.Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices, board and committee operations, and stockholder engagement processes.Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with senior executives, directors, and external advisors.Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive corporate and executive information.Experience managing subsidiary and entity governance, including domestic and international compliance requirements (preferred).Proficiency with SEC filing and governance platforms (e.g., Workiva).Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, HR, Compliance, and Internal Audit.

Work Environment:

This position must be performed at the Sysco Global Support Center facility based in Houston, Texas. Hybrid work schedule with up to 4 days in office.Travel may be required up to 20% to Sysco facilities or operating companies. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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