Senior Corporate Paralegal

Senior Corporate ParalegalA premier, global law firm seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal to join its Palo Alto office. Senior corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients and have the technical skills and professional maturity to operate independently with minimal guidance from an attorney. They perform a range of tasks that assist the firm in providing legal services to clients, including tasks that might otherwise be assigned to associates, all under the supervision of attorneys.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documentsCoordinate closings and prepare related documentsPrepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-upDraft and file corporate and securities filingsOrganize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviewsPrepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option recordsResearch Blue Sky issues and prepare required filingsProvide training to case assistants and junior paralegalsOther tasks as assigned or requiredQualificationsBachelor's degree5+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desiredAvailable to work overtime, as requiredExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive detailsAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetlyProficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferredExcellent organizational skillsPreferred: Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar web based equity tracking systemPreferred: Previous law firm experienceCompensation: $135,200.00-$176,800.00, plus overtime and bonus