Senior Corporate Paralegal

SourcePro Search, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to support corporate maintenance and complex transactions for private and public clients. The role emphasizes accuracy and independence, with responsibility for managing multi-step processes and coordinating with attorneys.

The ideal candidate will handle formations, closings, filings, and due diligence, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining capitalization records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, or M&A preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents.
• Coordinate closings and prepare related transaction documents.
• Draft and file corporate and securities filings, assemble legal opinions, and maintain opinion back-up.
• Organize corporate records, conduct due diligence reviews, and maintain capitalization tables and stock certificates.
• Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings.
• Provide training and guidance to case assistants and junior paralegals.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support attorneys and the corporate team.

Skills

Transactional experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking

Professional discretion

Overtime willingness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Carta

Shareworks

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to provide high-level support on corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with transactional experience and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents.

• Coordinate closings and prepare related transaction documents.

• Draft and file corporate and securities filings, assemble legal opinions, and maintain opinion back-up.

• Organize corporate records, conduct due diligence reviews, and maintain capitalization tables and stock certificates.

• Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings.

• Provide training and guidance to case assistants and junior paralegals.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support attorneys and the corporate team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, or M&A preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Professional maturity and discretion handling confidential client matters.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred).

• Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar equity tracking systems is a plus.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.