Public Company Governance & Securities Paralegal

Jobot; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Portland, OR seeks a Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal with public company experience to support the legal department in securities compliance, equity administration, and regulatory filings. You will work closely with senior leadership, manage capitalization tables, assist with SEC reporting, and help strengthen governance processes across corporate transactions and board matters.

This is a high-visibility role with opportunities to impact governance and regulatory operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a 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

Corporate governance

Securities compliance

Equity administration

Regulatory filings

Public-company reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Equity management platforms

Job description

Jobot in Portland, OR seeks a Corporate Governance & Securities Paralegal with public company experience to support the legal department in securities compliance, equity administration, and regulatory filings. You will work closely with senior leadership, manage capitalization tables, assist with SEC reporting, and help strengthen governance processes across corporate transactions and board matters.

This is a high-visibility role with opportunities to impact governance and regulatory operations