M&A/ECVC Paralegal

Plona Partners; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm located in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support complex M&A transactions and fund formation work. This role demands a high-performing individual with 4+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating expertise in venture capital and transactional documents. The firm offers top-market compensation, autonomy in work, and consistent exposure to sophisticated clients. Ideal for those eager to contribute significantly within a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience in BigLaw or elite mid-market firms.
• Strong background in M&A and venture-backed company work.
• Exposure to fund formation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A transactions from LOI through closing.
• Manage ECVC financings and stock issuances.
• Draft and coordinate transaction documents.
• Prepare and file regulatory documents.
• Coordinate multi-party closings and post-closing deliverables.

Skills

M&A transactions

Venture capital knowledge

Fund formation

Document drafting

Cap table management

Job description

Overview

Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus

A highly respected AmLaw-caliber law firm is expanding its SV corporate platform and is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with deep experience supporting M&A, emerging companies & venture capital (ECVC), and fund formation matters.

This role is built for a high-performing paralegal who operates as a true extension of deal teams—someone trusted on complex transactions, not just execution.

Why This Role Is Different

• Top-of-market compensation for elite paralegals ($160,000 - $200,000 + depending on experience)
• Consistent exposure to sophisticated M&A, VC financings, and fund formation work
• Work directly with market-leading partners and repeat institutional clients
• Strong infrastructure, staffing, and respect for senior paralegal judgment
• Clear expectation of autonomy, ownership, and technical excellence

Core Responsibilities

• Support M&A transactions from LOI through closing (buyer- and seller-side)
• Manage ECVC financings, including stock issuances, cap tables, and closing mechanics
• Assist with fund formation matters, including entity formation, regulatory filings, and investor documentation
• Draft, review, and coordinate transaction documents and closing sets
• Maintain and manage cap tables, equity records, and corporate governance materials
• Prepare and file state, federal, and regulatory filings
• Coordinate multi-party closings, signature packets, and post-closing deliverables
• Serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience in BigLaw or elite mid-market firms
• Demonstrated strength in M&A and venture-backed company work
• Fund formation exposure strongly preferred