Senior Corporate Paralegal: M&A, Equity & Securities Expert

Gilder Search Group; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Consultative SG, a global law firm client, seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal in Silicon Valley. You will draft and manage documentation for complex corporate transactions, oversee capitalization activities, and ensure compliance with securities laws.

The role requires strong organizational skills, independence, and initiative in a fast-paced environment. You will handle UCC filings, equity issuances, and due diligence, coordinating with clients and equity holders while maintaining meticulous

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive responsibility managing corporate transactions in a large law firm.
• Four-year degree or equivalent, and Paralegal certification.
• Familiarity with UCC financing statements and lien searches.
• Proficiency with capitalization management tools and document filing software.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents for all stages of corporate transactions including formation, financings, mergers and other reorganizations.
• Support transaction lifecycle: approvals, signatures, deal deliverables, closing process.
• Prepare, file incorporation documents, IP assignments, and restricted stock agreements (RSAs).
• Manage capitalization platforms: issuances, transfers, repricings, stock splits, conversions.
• Oversee equity incentive plan compliance and related filings; perform Blue Sky research.
• Analyze voting rights, information rights, and side letters for transactions.
• Liaise with clients and equity holders on corporate matters.
• Prepare and manage data rooms and due diligence checklists.
• Maintain consents and resolutions in corporate minute books and filings.
• Conduct lien searches and file UCC statements.
• Coordinate document authentication for domestic and international use.
• Prepare charter amendments for corporations and LLCs.
• Assist with responding to client audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Carta

Pulley

Shareworks

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Consultative SG, a global law firm client, seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal in Silicon Valley. You will draft and manage documentation for complex corporate transactions, oversee capitalization activities, and ensure compliance with securities laws.

The role requires strong organizational skills, independence, and initiative in a fast-paced environment. You will handle UCC filings, equity issuances, and due diligence, coordinating with clients and equity holders while maintaining meticulous