Corporate Paralegal

DNA Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners, a premier international law firm, seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its Corporate Practice Group. You will support sophisticated corporate, finance, and governance matters while collaborating with attorneys and clients across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience in corporate and finance matters, with strong governance, entity management, and transactional support skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience supporting corporate and finance matters.
• Experience with entity formations and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with venture capital, emerging growth companies, or finance transactions is a plus.
• Notary commission, or ability to obtain one, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of corporate and finance transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing activities
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents, entity formations, annual reports, and state compliance filings
• Draft resolutions, written consents, officer certificates, and related corporate records
• Manage corporate records, capitalization tables, and equity ownership information
• Support venture capital financings, equity incentive plans, stock issuances, and option grants
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and coordinate lien and litigation searches
• Maintain corporate databases, minute books, and organizational records
• Create ownership structure charts and assist with audit letter responses
• Coordinate with service providers, government agencies, and third-party vendors regarding filings and compliance matters

Skills

Corporate governance

Transactional support

Project management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EDGAR

Carta

Job description

A premier international law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its Corporate Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to support sophisticated corporate; finance, venture capital, and governance matters while working closely with attorneys and clients across a broad range of industries.

The ideal candidate will have experience with corporate governance, entity management, transactional support, and financing transactions, along with exceptional organizational and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all phases of corporate and finance transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing activities
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents, entity formations, annual reports, and state compliance filings
• Draft resolutions, written consents, officer certificates, and related corporate records
• Manage corporate records, capitalization tables, and equity ownership information
• Support venture capital financings, equity incentive plans, stock issuances, and option grants
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and coordinate lien and litigation searches
• Maintain corporate databases, minute books, and organizational records
• Create ownership structure charts and assist with audit letter responses
• Coordinate with service providers, government agencies, and third-party vendors regarding filings and compliance matters

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience supporting corporate and finance matters
• Strong experience with entity formations, corporate governance, and transactional support

  Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience supporting corporate and finance matters
  • Strong experience with entity formations, corporate governance, and transactional support
  • Experience with venture capital, emerging growth companies, or finance transactions is a plus
  • Familiarity with EDGAR and Carta preferred
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Notary commission, or ability to obtain one, preferred

  Why Join This Firm?

  • Work on sophisticated corporate, finance, and venture capital matters
  • Collaborate with highly regarded attorneys across multiple offices
  • Gain exposure to emerging companies, institutional investors, and complex transactions
  • Strong opportunity for professional growth within a premier global platform
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture