Corporate Paralegal - VC & M&A Specialist (Hybrid)

Gunderson Dettmer; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support company formations, venture financings, and securities offerings in our Silicon Valley office. The role includes assisting with stock incentive programs and compliance matters for private and public companies.

You will conduct legal research, maintain corporate records, and assist with due diligence for financings and M&A. The ideal candidate has at least one year of corporate paralegal experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a Paralegal in securities and/or general corporate law.
• Strong proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate records including bylaws, certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, stock certificates, and annual reports.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters.
• Assist with due diligence for financings and mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist with stock incentive program administration compliance.
• Support formation and qualification of new business entities.
• Prepare and revise legal documents such as resolutions and operating agreements.

Skills

Paralegal

Securities knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Gunderson Dettmer is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support company formations, venture financings, and securities offerings in our Silicon Valley office. The role includes assisting with stock incentive programs and compliance matters for private and public companies.

You will conduct legal research, maintain corporate records, and assist with due diligence for financings and M&A. The ideal candidate has at least one year of corporate paralegal experience.