Corporate Paralegal

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Seattle seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support its Corporate and Securities practice. Under minimal supervision, you will assist lawyers and clients with high-level corporate and transactional duties and maintain confidential client records.

This role emphasizes governance documents, UCC filings, diligence, closings for financings, mergers, and client service across industries; requires 7–10 years experience, a four-year degree, and advanced MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency with EDGAR, hCue, Shareworks; strong capitalization-management familiarity.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law and securities rules.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel, Acrobat, redlining.

Responsibilities

• Support public and private company securities compliance matters, including beneficial ownership tables, EDGAR Next management for individual filers, Section 16 and Schedule 13 reporting, and Rule 13H filings.
• Prepare, file, and maintain corporate governance and entity-formation documents for corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs, including ownership records, state and federal filings, amendments, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
• Conduct UCC, corporate, and statutory diligence; prepare UCC financing statements, corporate certifications, and closing documents; and manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Maintain confidential client records and electronic data sites; coordinate with lawyers, clients, vendors, and paralegal teams to manage requests, workloads, regulatory filings, and high-quality client service.

Skills

Corporate law

EDGAR filings

hCue

Workiva

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Carta

Shareworks

hCue

Workiva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Senior Corporate Paralegal Drive Corporate Excellence. Elevate Client Service. At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate and Securities practice group and help deliver an exceptional client experience. In this role, you will, under minimal supervision, assist lawyers and clients with a variety of high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties. You will also maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality, and oversee corporate maintenance for a large number of clients across many industries.

What You’ll Do

• Support public and private company securities compliance matters, including beneficial ownership tables, EDGAR Next management for individual filers, Section 16 and Schedule 13 reporting, and Rule 13H filings.
• Prepare, file, and maintain corporate governance and entity-formation documents for corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs, including ownership records, state and federal filings, amendments, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
• Conduct UCC, corporate, and statutory diligence; prepare UCC financing statements, corporate certifications, and closing documents; and manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Maintain confidential client records and electronic data sites; coordinate with lawyers, clients, vendors, and paralegal teams to manage requests, workloads, regulatory filings, and high-quality client service.

What You’ll Bring

• 7-10 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and privately held companies.
• Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Section 16 filing platforms, including EDGAR, hCue, and Workiva, as well as capitalization-management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and Rule 701 analysis.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, document proofreading, redlining, comparison, and accurate timekeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree.
• Experience in IPO or SPAC.
• Experience with secured lending.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Corporate and Securities practice group where your expertise will help shape the client experience across our global organization. In this role, you will be offered the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated matters, work closely with attorneys and clients across a diverse range of industries, and play a key role in supporting complex transactions and corporate governance. You’ll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise, exercise meaningful judgment, and make a direct impact through exceptional client service while continuing to grow your career within a global organization.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Compensation

• Washington State compensation range: $70,930 to $141,860 annually
• Illinois compensation range: $70,970 to $141,930 annually
• Colorado compensation range: $67,240 to $134,480 annually
• San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $85,830 to $171,650 annually
• Los Angeles compensation range: $78,310 to $156,610 annually
• Oregon compensation range: $68,090 to $136,190 annually

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