Corporate/Securities Paralegal - PubCo

Legalpeople; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking an experienced Corporate / Securities Paralegal to support U.S. securities compliance and corporate governance. This interim role offers both remote and hybrid options based in Dallas, with a mix of governance, SEC, and transactional work. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of corporate paralegal experience and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally with both a major law firm and an in-house public company.
• Hands-on experience with U.S. public company reporting and entity management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with U.S. securities laws.
• Assist with annual shareholder meetings and director/officer questionnaires.
• Manage subsidiary governance and maintain corporate records.
• Manage U.S. and Americas subsidiary governance, including entity formations, dissolutions, annual filings, and board/shareholder actions.
• Maintain global corporate records and director/officer data.
• Support corporate transactions, including M&A, capital markets, and restructuring projects.
• Coordinate document execution, notarizations, and legalizations across global jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

U.S. public company reporting

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Adobe Acrobat

Entity management

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Tools

DocuSign

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Entity management platforms

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced corporate paralegal who enjoys the fast pace of public company work? Our client, a global technology company, is seeking an interim Corporate / Securities Paralegal to support U.S. securities compliance, corporate governance, and subsidiary management. This role reports to the VP, Corporate & Securities Counsel and offers a broad mix of governance, SEC, and transactional work. If you enjoy the mix of corporate governance, securities work, and entity management in a dynamic, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with U.S. securities laws, including preparing and reviewing Section 16 filings, proxy statements, and other SEC reports.
• Assist with annual shareholder meetings and director/officer questionnaires.
• Help maintain and implement corporate governance practices and policies, including NASDAQ listing requirements.
• Manage U.S. and Americas subsidiary governance, including entity formations, dissolutions, annual filings, and board/shareholder actions.
• Maintain global corporate records and director/officer data.
• Support corporate transactions, including M&A, capital markets, and restructuring projects.
• Coordinate document execution, notarizations, and legalizations across global jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally with both a major law firm and an in-house public company.
• Hands‑on experience and in‑depth knowledge of U.S. public company reporting (SEC, Section 16) and entity management.
• Proficiency with DocuSign, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and online entity management platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ownership mindset.
• Collaborative approach and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

• Interim role with the potential to become a direct hire role for the right candidate.
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Location: Remote or hybrid in Dallas (3 days/week onsite)
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, W-2 through Legalpeople
• Resume should reflect public company SEC and corporate governance experience

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services