Senior Paralegal (Corporate & Securities)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking a Corporate/Securities Paralegal with 7–10 years of experience to join its New York, Washington DC, or Northern Virginia offices. The role involves supporting attorneys on corporate transactions including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital financings, with a focus on entity formation and governance.

The candidate will manage capital records, assist with securities filings, and support closings, with expected salary range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years of paralegal experience in corporate/securities within a law firm.
• Experience with capitalization management software (Carta/Shareworks/Pulley).
• Knowledge of capitalization fundamentals and securities laws.
• Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, plan documents and security agreements.
• Advanced Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, sorting/filtering.
• Maintain highly confidential information with integrity.
• ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus.
• Strong MS Office suite and DocuSign proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in capitalization databases (Carta, Shareworks, Pulley).
• Assist with management and maintenance of capitalization records.
• Draft and file federal and blue sky securities filings and notices.
• Support formation and initial financing document preparation.
• Maintain corporate records incl. minute books and Board minutes.
• Prepare closing documents and perform post-closing tasks.
• Support deal closings, entity formation, and registration filings for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or related work experience

Tools

Carta

Shareworks

Pulley

DocuSign

MS Office / Excel

Job description

McLean, Virginia Job Description

Pillsbury is seeking a Corporate/Securities Paralegal with 7 to 10 years of experience to join its New York, Washington DC, or Northern Virgina office. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys with corporate transactions including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, stock option plans, and venture capital financings. This role services a broad array of clients across a wide range of industries and will provide varied work experience with a focus on entity formation and corporate governance, supporting due diligence efforts, performing corporate records management, administration and implementation of stock option plans, handling venture capital financings, and conducting blue sky and securities filings research. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity, critical thinking ability, effective project and time management skills, solid attention to detail, superior communication skills, and exceptional organizational ability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proficiency in client capitalization database (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, Pulley)
• Assist with management and maintenance of capitalization records
• Aid in drafting and filing federal and blue sky securities filings and notices
• Support attorneys in the preparation of formation and initial financing documents
• Corporate records maintenance, including minute books and Board of Directors minutes
• Assist in the preparation of closing documents and perform post-closing tasks
• Support deal closings, entity formation, and registration filings for clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related work experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience as a corporate/securities paralegal in a law firm environment
• Prior experience with Carta, Shareworks, Pulley, or other capitalization management software
• Demonstrated knowledge of capitalization fundamentals and securities law requirements
• Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, plan documents, and security-related agreements
• Proficiency in Excel, including complex sorting/filtering, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information
• ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus
• Excellent computer skills including DocuSign and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

The expected salary range for this position is $165,000-$185,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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