M&A/ECVC Paralegal

Plona Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm expanding its San Francisco corporate platform seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal. This role involves supporting complex M&A transactions, managing ECVC financings, and assisting with fund formation. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience and demonstrate expertise in M&A and venture work. Top compensation and direct exposure to market-leading partners are highlights of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience in BigLaw or elite mid-market firms.
• Demonstrated strength in M&A transactions and venture-backed company support.
• Strong familiarity with fund formation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A transactions from LOI to closing, both buyer and seller-side.
• Manage ECVC financings including stock issuances and cap tables.
• Assist in fund formation matters including regulatory filings.
• Draft and coordinate transaction documents and closing sets.
• Maintain cap tables, equity records, and corporate governance.
• Prepare state and federal regulatory filings.
• Coordinate multi-party closings and signature packets.
• Liaise between attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders.

Skills

M&A support

Venture capital experience

Fund formation knowledge

Autonomy

Job description

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus

A highly respected AmLaw-caliber law firm is expanding its San Francisco 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 ($140,000–$175,000+ 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