Public Company Governance Paralegal - SEC & Equity

Jobot; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal in Seattle to support a public-company legal team. You will manage equity plans, capitalization tables, and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with securities laws and corporate governance requirements.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to mergers, financings, and complex corporate transactions in a fast-paced national organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate securities, corporate governance, corporate legal, or compliance-related roles.
• Strong understanding of securities laws, regulatory requirements, and public-company reporting obligations.
• Hands-on experience with equity administration, capitalization tables, and equity management platforms.
• Experience supporting corporate governance matters and regulatory filings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate securities administration, including equity plans, share issuances, transfers, cancellations, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate capitalization tables, shareholder records, and corporate securities documentation.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate required regulatory and securities filings, including SEC filings and stock exchange disclosures.
• Monitor compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Support corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, and corporate restructurings.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams, outside counsel, transfer agents, auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding securities-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
• Assist with board of director, committee, and shareholder matters involving equity and securities.
• Help develop and maintain effective corporate governance processes and internal controls.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional colleagues as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting

Tools

Equity management platforms

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal in Seattle to support a public-company legal team. You will manage equity plans, capitalization tables, and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with securities laws and corporate governance requirements.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to mergers, financings, and complex corporate transactions in a fast-paced national organization.