Paralegal Instructor Jobs in Arizona

Date: Jun 5, 2026

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal

The Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal plays a critical role in helping Pinnacle West/APS operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability as a public company. By supporting the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and SEC reporting obligations, this role helps ensure strong governance practices and regulatory compliance. The work directly supports APS’s mission to deliver reliable energy to Arizona’s communities by enabling sound oversight, informed decision-making, and trust with investors and regulators.

What Your Day Would Be Like:

• Partnering with attorneys, executives, and business leaders to support Board and committee meetings that drive informed governance and oversight
• Helping prepare and coordinate SEC filings and disclosures that keep investors and regulators accurately informed
• Maintaining corporate records, governance documents, and Board materials that support transparency and accountability
• Supporting annual governance processes, including director questionnaires, proxy preparation, and the annual meeting
• Collaborating across legal, finance, and accounting teams to gather information and meet critical reporting deadlines
• Monitoring regulatory and exchange rule developments and helping implement updates that keep APS compliant

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting public company boards and committees with a solid understanding of corporate governance
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and securities regulations, with familiarity with NYSE standards preferred
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Trusted partner who exercises sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
• Collaborative, proactive team player who works effectively with legal, finance, executives, and external partners

Minimum Requirements

Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal

• Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited college or university
• PLUS five (5) years experience in paralegal positions, preferably in a law firm or corporate law department,
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Major Accountabilities

1) Supports the preparation, coordination, and timely submission of SEC filings, including periodic and current reports and proxy materials

2) Maintains filing calendars and ensures adherence to regulatory deadlines and disclosure controls.

3) Assists with Section 16 reporting processes, including tracking, preparing, and facilitating Forms 3, 4, and 5.

4) Monitors developments in securities laws and stock exchange requirements to support ongoing compliance efforts.

5) Coordinates cross-functional inputs (Legal, Finance, Investor Relations) to ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures.

6) Supports the planning and execution of Board of Directors and committee meetings, including preparation and distribution of materials

7) Maintains official corporate records, including Board minutes, resolutions, governance policies, and committee charters.

8) Assists with annual governance processes, including director questionnaires, independence tracking, and proxy disclosures.

9) Supports governance-related reporting and ensures consistency with corporate governance guidelines.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.