Corporate Paralegal, Carta

Job Description

Position: Corporate Paralegal, Securities

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Location: New York, NY

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Onsite Logistics: 2/3 Days Onsite (HYBRID)

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Hours: 930am – 530pm (35-Hour work week)

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Salary: $165,000 - $185,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus

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A highly respected AmLaw-caliber law firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Paralegal (3–5 years) to join its Corporate & Securities practice in San Francisco. This is a front-line transactional role supporting sophisticated corporate matters for high-growth private companies, venture-backed startups, and public company clients.

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This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and exposure to M&A, venture financings, IPO-adjacent work, and complex securities compliance—ideal for a paralegal looking to deepen their transactional skill set in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

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You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through all phases of corporate and securities transactions, including:

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• Prepare and maintain capitalization tables, and assist with equity issuances, option grants, and incentive equity plans
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• Support venture capital financings, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
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• Assist with entity formations, reorganizations, and ongoing corporate governance matters
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• Prepare and manage closing sets, signature pages, and post-closing deliverables
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• Draft and file SEC forms, Blue Sky filings, and related securities notices
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• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and electronic data rooms
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• Conduct due diligence and support attorney review of transactional materials
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• Work closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across transactions
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What We’re Looking For

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• 3–5 years of direct experience as a Corporate / Securities Paralegal (law firm experience strongly preferred)
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• Hands-on experience with:
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• Corporate transactions (M&A, venture financings, company formations)
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• Securities filings and Blue Sky compliance
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• Cap table management software (Carta, Pulley, or similar)
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• Strong understanding of corporate governance, capitalization fundamentals, and transaction workflows
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, analysis)
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• Experience with DocuSign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
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• High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
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• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)
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• ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus
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• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support transaction timelines
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