Paralegal (Corporate & Securities – Technology)

Reposted Yesterday
6 Locations
Remote
110K-130K Annually
Mid level
Legal Tech
The Role
Support attorneys with corporate transactions, maintain corporate records, assist in securities filings and manage capitalization databases for technology companies.
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Palo Alto, CaliforniaJob Description

Pillsbury is seeking a Corporate/Securities Paralegal with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its Silicon Valley office.  The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys with corporate transactions including IPO’s, mergers and acquisitions, re-incorporations, stock option plans and venture capital financings. This role services a broad array of clients including technology startups, emerging growth companies as well as public firms and will provide a varied work experience, with a focus on incorporating high tech companies, support due diligence efforts, perform corporate records management, administration, and implementation of stock option plans, handle venture capital financings, and conduct blue sky research. 

The exemplary applicant must demonstrate a high-level of integrity, the ability to think critically, possess highly effective project and time management skills with a solid attention to detail, as well as have superior communication skills and exceptional organizational ability. Must have a BA/BS degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience. Candidates should have experience supporting IPOs from start to finish, be experienced and diligent in maintaining all corporate governance documents including minute books and closing binders for complex transactions. Experience with stock options, stock splits and cap table management software (e.g., eProsper, Carta, etc.) is essential. Excellent computer skills required, including DocuSign, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Flexibility to work overtime as requested.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Proficiency in client capitalization database (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, Pulley)

  • Assist with management and maintenance of capitalization records

  • Aid in drafting and filing federal and blue sky securities filings and notices

  • Support attorneys in the preparation of formation and initial financing documents

  • Preparation and maintenance of corporate records

  • Assist in the preparation of closing documents and perform post-closing tasks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related work experience

  • Prior experience with Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management software

  • Demonstrate knowledge of capitalization fundamentals

  • Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, plan documents and security-related agreements

  • Understanding of transaction types and securities law requirements

  • Proficiency in Excel, including complex sorting/filtering of data, formulas and functions, pivot tables, analysis, and modeling

  • Basic understanding of equity compensation accounting

  • Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information

  • ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. California Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience $110,000-$130,000.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

Top Skills

Carta
Docusign
Eprosper
MS Office
Shareworks
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The Company
New York,, NY
1,896 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial services, and real estate & construction sectors. Recognized by legal research firm BTI Consulting as one of the top 20 firms for client service, Pillsbury and its lawyers are highly regarded for their forward-thinking approach, their enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines and their authoritative commercial awareness. To learn more, visit pillsburylaw.com.

To join the Pillsbury Network LinkedIn group for current and alumni attorneys and staff, go to http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1043837

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