Capital Markets Paralegal

Wealthfront; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 139,920 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

A leading fintech company based in California seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its transition to a public company. This role includes preparations and filings of SEC reports, EDGAR coordination, and equity plan administration. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant experience, a Paralegal certificate, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and equity opportunities. Annual salary ranges from $139,920 to $175,000 plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting capital markets, securities, or public-company matters.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and judgment handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and filing of periodic and current reports.
• Coordinate EDGAR filings and manage reporting calendars.
• Assist with drafting disclosure support materials and internal controls documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment handling sensitive information

Experience with SEC filings

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Equity management platforms (e.g., Carta)

Disclosure management tools

Workiva

Job description

About the Role

Wealthfront needs a detail‑oriented Paralegal to drive operational excellence across SEC reporting, capital markets activity, and equity compliance as we transition to a public company. The role partners closely with Legal, Finance, external advisors, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation and filing of periodic and current reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and related exhibits and schedules.
• Coordinate EDGAR filings, manage reporting calendars, and track filing deadlines.
• Assist with drafting and updating disclosure support materials, checklists, and internal controls documentation.
• Support follow‑on offerings, at‑the‑market programs, debt financings, and secondary transactions.
• Assist with due diligence requests from underwriters, auditors, and regulators.
• Coordinate document execution and closing logistics for capital markets transactions.
• Assist with equity plan administration – tracking grants, vesting, exercises, settlements, and disclosures.
• Support Section 16 compliance, including the preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5.
• Partner with Finance and Stock Administration to ensure accurate equity‑related disclosures.
• Maintain corporate records, board and committee materials, and governance documentation.
• Interface with external counsel, auditors, and internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, and Product.
• Support process improvements and tooling as we scale our public‑company infrastructure.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to public‑company operations at a fintech scale.
• Opportunity to help build and refine best‑in‑class capital markets and disclosure processes.
• High visibility across Legal, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Seat at the table as we continue to grow and evolve as a public company.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Wellness reimbursements and professional development support.
• Employee investing discount and other perks.

Salary

Estimated annual salary: $139,920 – $175,000 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.

Required Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience supporting capital markets, securities, or public‑company matters (law firm and/or in‑house).
• Hands‑on experience with SEC filings and EDGAR.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high‑growth environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and judgment handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a newly public company.
• Familiarity with equity compensation and Section 16 compliance.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with equity management platforms such as Carta or Shareworks and disclosure management tools.
• Familiarity with Workiva.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.