Sr Corporate Paralegal

sunrun; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun is seeking a Senior Corporate and Securities Paralegal to support public company governance, SEC reporting, and board administration. You will leverage AI tools to streamline diligence and compliance workflows while ensuring accuracy across filings.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of corporate/securities paralegal experience, with direct exposure to Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings, and strong proficiency in Workiva, EDGAR, and board portals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate/securities paralegal experience at a law firm and in-house legal department.
• Direct experience supporting public company SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and board portal administration.
• Familiarity with Workiva (Wdesk), EDGAR, DocuSign, board portals, and productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Support board/governance administration including calendars, agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
• Assist with Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Annual Proxy Statements; EDGAR submissions.
• Coordinate closing checklists and post-closing obligations for corporate transactions.
• Leverage AI platforms to generate drafts and summarize diligence materials.

Skills

Corporate/securities paralegal

SEC filings

Board portal administration

Workiva (Wdesk)

EDGAR

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

DocuSign

Board portals

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Sunrun, we're on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we're building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. To do it, we're designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. It's why we've become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. We're unlike any other residential energy company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle - from sale through installation and beyond - so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Who We Are: We're on a mission to make energy more reliable and affordable for more people. We provide an opportunity with storage and solar to help people access greater energy independence without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country and has a mission to bring stably priced resilient power to the masses.

The Legal Team is seeking a proactive Senior Corporate and Securities Paralegal to support public company governance, SEC reporting, board administration, and corporate transactions. In this role, you will also help integrate modern legal technologies and AI tools into day-to-day workflows to maximize speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Board & Governance Administration Manage board/committee meeting calendars, agendas, resolutions, and board portal distributions.
• Draft meeting minutes, unanimous written consents, officer certificates, and routine resolutions for attorney review.
• Maintain official corporate records, committee charters, and governance policies.
• Assist with annual board evaluations and the D&O questionnaire process.
• SEC Reporting & Equity Compliance Support the drafting, review, and EDGAR submission of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Annual Proxy Statements.
• Assist with logistics for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• Partner with Stock Administration on Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) and beneficial ownership tracking.
• Perform quality control on Workiva (Wdesk) filings, ensuring accurate exhibits, cross-references, and formatting.
• Transactions & Corporate Operations Coordinate closing checklists, signature gathering, closing binders, and post-closing obligation tracking for corporate transactions and financings.
• Support equity plan administration, including share issuances, repurchases, and related regulatory filings.
• Leverage approved AI platforms and legal automation tools to generate initial drafts of routine documents, summarize diligence materials, and maintain compliance trackers.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Investor Relations, and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of corporate/securities paralegal experience at a law firm and in-house legal department.
• SEC & Governance Mastery: Direct experience supporting public company SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16) and board portal administration.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Workiva (Wdesk), EDGAR, board portals, DocuSign, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: Familiarity with or eagerness to utilize generative AI tools (e.g., Harvey, GCAI, Copilot, ChatGPT) to optimize paralegal workflows.
• Education: Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred. add

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity: $98,385.57 to $131,180.76

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can l earn more here .

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing our differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun