Mid-Level Corporate Paralegal

Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Mid‑Level Corporate Paralegal whose experience is focused in Startups, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices. Embracing the Future of Work, we believe the best work happens when smart people have the best tools — and we're intentional about building that environment. We encourage everyone on our team to explore AI and emerging technologies with curiosity, share what they learn, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to how they work. If you're someone who leans into change rather than away from it, you'll fit right in here. This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in‑office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position will be 37.5 hours per week (non‑exempt), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Job Description Startup (required): Incorporating technology and life sciences companies, corporate records management, stock option plan implementation and administration, venture capital financings, blue sky research, Carta and Shareworks equity management. Capital Markets and Public Companies (required): Experience in IPO and public company matters, including registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets, beneficial ownership tables, '34 act, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144 and legend removal letters, transfer agent onboarding, stock exchange applications, FINRA filings, selling stockholder matters, closing documents, closing volumes and board resolutions and minutes. Mergers & Acquisitions (preferred): Collecting due diligence documents and organizing electronic data sites, performing diligence research and capitalization due diligence, coordinating shareholder mailings and regulatory filings, drafting and managing signing and closing documents, and preparing closing volumes. Desired Skills and Qualifications Experience in capitalization maintenance platforms such as Carta and ShareWorks. Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills. Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves. The ability to multi‑task in a highly demanding, deadline‑driven environment. Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred. Substantial experience with Excel spreadsheets. A four‑year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program. 3+ years of corporate and transactional experience. Benefits and Compensation Details At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits. The anticipated range for this position is: $85,000 - $133,750. Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and, as such, conducts all employment‑related activities without regard to unlawful consideration of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment discrimination laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or a job interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fenwick & West LLP