Senior Corporate Paralegal

Everlaw's Legal team is a tight‑knit, high‑impact group that supports every corner of the business. We are hiring a Senior Corporate Paralegal to be a core operational backbone for the team – owning the recurring “machinery” of corporate, compliance, and policy work, and providing flexible support to commercial and litigation matters as they arise. This is a full‑time exempt position based in our Oakland, CA office with a hybrid work schedule: in‑office Monday/Wednesday/Thursday with the option to work from home Tuesday/Friday. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal team across three core pillars: Corporate Governance, Corporate Compliance, and Policies – with the flexibility to assist on contract management and other matters as needed. Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance & Entity Management: Maintain Everlaw's corporate records and minute books; support quarterly Board and committee meetings; coordinate with Finance, People, and outside counsel on equity administration; partner with Finance to maintain entity good standing, foreign qualifications, annual confirmation filings, and agent‑for‑service‑of‑process records; help administer Everlaw's Corporate Records Glean Agent and keep the underlying records clean, well‑organized, and searchable. Corporate Compliance Program: Operate Everlaw's Corporate Compliance Program, including administering the Everlaw Integrity Line; support third‑party risk and sanctions programs; coordinate annual compliance deliverables; support Everlaw's Risk Assessment and Management Policy. Policies, Training & Awareness: Own day‑to‑day maintenance of Everlaw's company policies; partner with People for compliance and policy training and keep training materials current and effective. Contract Management & General Legal Support (as needed): Provide backup support to the Senior Legal Operations & Contracts Manager during peak periods or absences; support DSAR intake and tracking, DPA and BAA administration, and other privacy/commercial workflows as capacity allows. About You 5+ years of paralegal experience, including meaningful in‑house experience at a private, venture‑backed, or pre‑IPO company or substantive corporate paralegal experience at a law firm supporting emerging growth and venture‑backed clients. Working knowledge of Delaware corporate governance, Board and committee mechanics, and private‑company equity administration (Carta or comparable platform). Strong policy and document management instincts: version control, approval workflows, clear writing, and disciplined recordkeeping. Excellent project management, organization, and follow‑through; able to run multiple recurring workstreams in parallel without dropping deadlines. Sound judgment around confidentiality, privilege, and when to elevate. Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfort working directly with executives, directors, investors, and outside counsel. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate preferred. Notary commission (or willingness to obtain) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with corporate compliance programs and frameworks (FCPA/UK Bribery Act, OFAC sanctions screening, whistleblower hotlines, third‑party due diligence). Experience with Carta. Experience supporting UK entity administration or coordinating with non‑U.S. outside counsel. Experience with privacy program operations (GDPR/CCPA), DSAR handling, or vendor DPAs. Experience supporting contract lifecycle management tools and intake processes. Experience administering compliance training programs and content. Exposure to public company readiness workstreams. Benefits Expected salary range $141,000 – $179,000. Equity program. 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Health, dental, and vision. Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid parental leave and approximately 10 days of sick leave. Seventeen paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays. Modern Health membership for mental health. Annual allocation for Learning & Development opportunities and applicable membership dues. Company‑sponsored life and disability insurance. Everlaw is an equal opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. We respect the gender, gender identity, and gender expression of our applicants and employees, and we honor requests for pronouns. 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