Senior Paralegal, Corporate, Securities & Governance

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional teams, and we're intentional about it. That means hiring great people, setting them up for success from day one, and giving them real reasons to grow their careers here. We invest in development that goes beyond promotions, and we foster the trust and relationships that help people do their best work together.

What’s the role?

As the Senior Paralegal, Corporate, Securities & Governance, you will provide paralegal support to a team focused on SEC, securities, governance, subsidiaries, and finance matters. You will run the day-to-day mechanics of SEC filings and Section 16 compliance, support Board and Committee governance, and coordinate with vendors and platforms vital to a public company.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

Our Legal Team provides timely and business-savvy legal advice. We support teams that design products, draft contracts and policies, advise engineers and leadership, advocate externally, and handle disputes to protect Etsy and our users. Within Legal, the Corporate & Securities team supports Etsy’s SEC reporting, corporate governance, the Board of Directors and its Committees, and the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

This is a full-time individual contributor role. You'll report to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities, and will work closely with other Corporate & Compliance team members, including the Deputy General Counsel-Corporate & Compliance, and internal clients. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-focused operator with deep public company and board experience, who is comfortable working with directors and senior executives and proficient in using AI technology to improve legal operations.

What does the day-to-day look like?

SEC reporting and filings

• Support SEC filings, including preparing drafts of Forms 8-K and exhibits, and assisting with 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and proxy statements
• Prepare Section 16 filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, and manage EDGAR access codes and EDGAR Next account administration
• Assist with trade pre-clearances under Etsy’s Insider Trading Policy
• Support Disclosure Committee logistics and records

Public company operations

• Maintain corporate records and process documentation, and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and use AI and other tools to improve them
• Prepare NYSE governance updates, including Annual and Interim Written Affirms, and maintain company updates via the NYSE Listing Manager Portal
• Prepare state reports and filings
• Support public company contracts, including intake, tracking, and renewals for filing, governance, and shareholder service vendors
• Manage public company invoices, billing, and budget tracking, in partnership with Finance and Procurement
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Total Rewards, and Impact teams, as well as external counsel and legal services vendors
• Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit requests
• Support other projects, including financing transactions, insurance renewals and subsidiary governance, as they arise

Proxy, annual meeting, and shareholder services

• Coordinate with Broadridge on proxy statement and annual meeting