Paralegal, Corporate Governance & Securities

Own Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support a legal team focused on governance and securities. The role reports to the Senior Corporate Counsel and collaborates with internal clients and the SVP & Associate General Counsel.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, responsive, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with public-company governance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in corporate and/or M&A, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Ability to multi-task and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public company governance requirements and organizational documents.
• Team player who can pivot tasks quickly and collaborate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic subsidiary matters including formations, dissolutions, conversions, and filings.
• Support Board and Committee meetings: agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Prepare and review D&O questionnaires and related party updates.
• Assist with director/officer onboarding and off boarding.
• Assist with document production for SOX compliance and internal audits.
• Organize information for SEC filings and forms (Proxy, 10-K, 10-Q).
• Prepare and file executive officer Section 16 filings.
• Assist with securities matters including stock releases and opinions for M&A.
• Help develop, implement, and improve policies and procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitask

Team player

Communication

Tools

Diligent Boards

iManage

DocuSign

Adobe

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to support a legal team focusing on corporate governance and securities matters. The position will report directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities, but will work very closely with other team members, internal clients, and the SVP & Associate General Counsel.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, responsive in a fast-paced environment, and able to juggle competing priorities. A proactive team player with strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and a sense of humor would excel in this role.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Manage various domestic subsidiary matters, including formations, dissolutions, conversions, drafting of governing documents, and state/jurisdictional filings.

• Support Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.

• Prepare and review D&O questionnaires and related party updates.

• Assist with director and officer onboarding and off boarding.

• Assist with document production for SOX compliance, internal audits, and other specialprojects.

• Provide information and organize detailed records for SEC filings, including the Proxy Statement and Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

• Prepare and file executive officer "Section 16" filings.

• Assist with securities matters, including releases of restricted stock and related opinions, often in support of mergers and acquisitions.

• Help develop, implement, and continually improve policies, processes, and procedures.

You're Our Person If...

• At least three (3) years of applicable experience as a paralegal in corporate and/or M&A practice areas, preferably with a law firm or in-house legal department at a large company.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be extremely detail-oriented and responsive in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of public company governance requirements, organizational documents, and corporate entity structures.

• Team player who takes initiative and can quickly pivot tasks throughout the day.

• Ability to build positive relationships with management, directors, other legal teams, and administrative staff as necessary to perform duties and achieve goals.

• Ability to use, or quickly learn, Diligent Boards, iManage, Docusign, Adobe, and Google Workspace programs.

We have a public-facing website https://salesforcebenefits.com/ that explains our various benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, ESPP, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more. Visit for the full breakdown!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.