Senior Capital Markets & Public Companies Paralegal

Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, New York, Boston, DC, Seattle

Summary

A premier law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with specialized experience in Capital Markets & Public Companies. This position can be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices and offers a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite per week at the designated office, with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The firm embraces a continuous improvement mindset and encourages team members to explore AI and emerging technologies with curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters related to Capital Markets and Public Companies, including IPOs and ongoing public company operations
• Prepare registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets
• Manage beneficial ownership tables
• Oversee compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Section 16 reporting
• Handle Rule 144 and legend removal letters
• Onboard transfer agents and prepare stock exchange applications
• Submit FINRA filings and manage selling stockholder matters
• Coordinate closing documents, closing volumes, and board resolutions and minutes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate and transactional experience
• Experience with IPOs and public company operations required
• Exemplary communication, research, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline-driven environment
• Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves
• Substantial experience with Excel spreadsheets
• Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred
• Four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required

Compensation: $120,000.00-$180,000.00, plus overtime and bonus

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