Senior Corporate Paralegal - Transactions & Equity

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Silicon Valley seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support complex transactions and corporate governance matters. The role involves preparing documents, coordinating approvals, and maintaining filing systems under senior attorney supervision.

Candidates will have at least three years of experience in a large law firm, a four-year degree, and a paralegal certification, plus strong organizational and communication skills and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing corporate transactions in a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Four-year degree or equivalent required; paralegal certification required.
• Familiarity with UCC financing statements and lien searches.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to multi-task.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and organizing documents for corporate transactions.
• Track approvals, signatures, and deal deliverables; help close transactions.
• Prepare and file incorporation documents, state qualifications, IP agreements, and 83(b) elections.
• Maintain capitalization platforms; assist with equity issuances and transfers.
• Support equity incentive plan administration and securities compliance research.
• Coordinate document authentication domestically and internationally.
• Assist with drafting charter amendments and maintaining company records.
• Help manage client data rooms and due diligence checklists.
• Maintain consents and resolutions in electronic filing systems.
• Conduct lien searches and assist with UCC financing statements.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal research tools

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Silicon Valley seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support complex transactions and corporate governance matters. The role involves preparing documents, coordinating approvals, and maintaining filing systems under senior attorney supervision.

Candidates will have at least three years of experience in a large law firm, a four-year degree, and a paralegal certification, plus strong organizational and communication skills and discretion.