Remote Corporate Paralegal - Transactions & Governance

Wilson Sonsini; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in San Francisco or Palo Alto, with options for fully virtual work. The role emphasizes managing transactions, due diligence, filings, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with capitalization tools like Carta, Pulley, and Shareworks. Hybrid or remote schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate is required.
• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm.
• Solid knowledge of corporate tasks for entity management.
• Understanding of corporate governance and transactional work.
• Experience with securities and corporate laws.
• Experience with capitalization platforms such as Carta, Pulley and Shareworks.
• Proficiency with Excel and data organization.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file entity formation documents, including certificates, amendments, qualifications, and dissolutions.
• Draft minutes, consents, notices, and waivers.
• Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document prep, filings, closings, and post-closing matters.
• Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors.
• Review and organize due diligence materials.
• Conduct blue sky research and prepare federal and state filings.
• Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts.
• Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and notices.
• Provide support for franchise taxes, annual reports, and reminders to clients.
• Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis.
• Maintain client and entity files, minute books, and corporate records.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate governance understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Carta

Pulley

Shareworks

Excel

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in San Francisco or Palo Alto, with options for fully virtual work. The role emphasizes managing transactions, due diligence, filings, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with capitalization tools like Carta, Pulley, and Shareworks. Hybrid or remote schedules are available.