About this opportunity
Plona Partners lists this Corporate Paralegal, Carta opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Corporate Paralegal, Securities
Location: New York, NY
Onsite Logistics: 2/3 Days Onsite (HYBRID)
Hours: 930am – 530pm (35-Hour work week)
Salary:
$165,000 - $185,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus
A highly respected AmLaw-caliber law firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Paralegal (3–5 years) to join its Corporate & Securities practice in San Francisco. This is a front-line transactional role supporting sophisticated corporate matters for high-growth private companies, venture-backed startups, and public company clients.
This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and exposure to M&A, venture financings, IPO-adjacent work, and complex securities compliance—ideal for a paralegal looking to deepen their transactional skill set in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through all phases of corporate and securities transactions, including:
Prepare and maintain capitalization tables, and assist with equity issuances, option grants, and incentive equity plans
Support venture capital financings, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
Assist with entity formations, reorganizations, and ongoing corporate governance matters
Prepare and manage closing sets, signature pages, and post-closing deliverables
Draft and file SEC forms, Blue Sky filings, and related securities notices
Maintain corporate records, minute books, and electronic data rooms
Conduct due diligence and support attorney review of transactional materials
Work closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across transactions
What We’re Looking For
3–5 years of direct experience as a Corporate / Securities Paralegal (law firm experience strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with:
Corporate transactions (M&A, venture financings, company formations)
Securities filings and Blue Sky compliance
Cap table management software (Carta, Pulley, or similar)
Strong understanding of corporate governance, capitalization fundamentals, and transaction workflows
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, analysis)
Experience with DocuSign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)
ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus
Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support transaction timelines
Worksite address
new york city, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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