Senior Paralegal

Senior Corporate Paralegal

PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) is a leader in Digital Operations Management. In an always-on world, organizations of all sizes trust PagerDuty to help them deliver a perfect digital experience to their customers, every time. Teams use PagerDuty to identify issues and opportunities in real time and bring together the right people to fix problems faster and prevent them in the future. Over 13,000 organizations (including 60 of Fortune 100) rely on PagerDuty to succeed with Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, and DevOps Modernization. Notable customers include GE, Cisco, Genentech, Electronic Arts, Cox Automotive, Netflix, Shopify, Zoom, DoorDash, Lululemon and more. We are expanding rapidly as a platform for Digital Operations Management using AI/ML and Automation and growing our adoption by Development, IT, Customer Service, Security, and other teams across the organization.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Corporate Paralegal to join the PagerDuty legal team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our public company legal operations, securities filings, corporate governance, and board administration, among other responsibilities.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses deep knowledge of SEC regulations, and demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills, all while being able to work autonomously.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) role. Please note: This role explicitly does not involve contracts or contract administration.

The role will report directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Compliance & Public Company Reporting

• Securities Filings: Assist with the preparation, review, and EDGAR filing of periodic SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and quarterly/annual proxy statements.
• Section 16 Filings: Draft, file, and track Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) for officers and directors; maintain equity tracking and Section 16 compliance logs.
• Annual Meeting Support: Help coordinate the planning and execution of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including proxy distribution, inspector of election coordination, and meeting logistics.
• Insider Trading & Blackouts: Assist in managing insider trading compliance, pre-clearance requests, quarterly trading blackout windows, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plan administration and tracking.

Corporate Governance & Board Administration

• Board Operations: Assist in preparing and scheduling board and committee materials, agendas, resolutions, and meeting minutes; manage the board portal (currently Nasdaq Boardvantage).
• Subsidiary Management: Maintain state qualifications, annual reports, foreign registrations, registered agent records, entity lifecycle matters, and minute books for domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Director & Officer (D&O) Support: Coordinate the annual D&O questionnaire process and maintain director and officer independence assessments.

General Corporate & Special Projects

• Operational Legal Support: Handle operational administrative legal tasks, including managing certificates of insurance (COI), subsidiary workflows, and earnings call customer permissions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Stock Plan Services, and HR on recurring compliance and transactional matters.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: Significant hands-on experience as a corporate paralegal supporting public company operations.
• Public Company & SEC Knowledge: Direct experience with SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 Forms 3/4/5, and Proxy Statements) and EDGAR submission processes.
• Governance & Entity Management: Proven track record in board portal management, subsidiary entity maintenance, and corporate record-keeping.
• Workplace Alignment: Desire to excel in a dedicated, senior-level corporate paralegal capacity long-term.
• Location: Based in or willing to work hybrid out of San Francisco, CA (or Atlanta, GA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual Experience Background: Experience trained at a top-tier law firm supporting public company practitioners, combined with in-house corporate legal experience at a publicly traded tech or SaaS company.
• Board Portals: Prior experience utilizing Nasdaq Boardvantage or similar board management software.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with equity tracking tools, Section 16 software, and entity management platforms.

The base salary range for this position is 114,000 - 191,400 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location, hourly rates if applicable, during the hiring process.

You will be required to come into our Atlanta office 2 times a week

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PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:

Location restrictions: Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.

PagerDuty values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.

People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.

As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site.

Your package may include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Company equity*
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
• Retirement or pension plan*
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
• Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
• Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
• Company-wide hack weeks
• Mental wellness programs

*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core,