Senior Corporate Paralegal — Hybrid NYC

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini in New York is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support attorneys in our Corporate Department. The role focuses on formations, financings, mergers, public offerings, and client governance, with responsibilities across corporate maintenance, capitalization, and filings.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, requires 7+ years of corporate paralegal experience, and a Bachelor's or Paralegal Certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of corporate paralegal experience at law firm.
• Substantive understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work.
• Experience with securities and corporate laws.
• Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks.
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter who can prioritize and advance multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate documents, such as charter documents and board and shareholder actions
• Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and preparing reports
• Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis and answering questions from clients
• Conduct research to prepare and manage corporate and securities filings
• Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts
• Assist with D&O questionnaires and proxy statements
• Perform public company governance filings and tasks, such as Section 16 reporting and legend removal requests
• Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors
• Handle due diligence and closing processes
• Compile and distribute closing documents and closing volume
• Assist with annual compliance matters
• Provide support for franchise taxes and notices to clients
• Handle daily corporate maintenance work
• Organize client records and maintain files
• Input time entry daily

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Carta

Shareworks

Excel

Job description

Wilson Sonsini in New York is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support attorneys in our Corporate Department. The role focuses on formations, financings, mergers, public offerings, and client governance, with responsibilities across corporate maintenance, capitalization, and filings.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, requires 7+ years of corporate paralegal experience, and a Bachelor's or Paralegal Certificate.