Capital Markets Paralegal Job at Wealthfront (Palo Alto)

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Capital Markets Paralegal

To support our transition to a public company, Wealthfront needs a detail-orient...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

139920.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Wealthfront

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience supporting capital markets, securities, or public-company matters (law firm and/or in-house)
Hands-on experience with SEC filings and EDGAR
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-growth environment
Exceptional attention to detail and judgment handling sensitive information

Job Responsibility

Support preparation and filing of periodic and current reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related exhibits and schedules
Coordinate EDGAR filings, manage reporting calendars, and track filing deadlines
Assist with drafting and updating disclosure support materials, checklists, and internal controls documentation
Support any follow-on offerings, at-the-market programs, debt financings, and secondary transactions
Assist with due diligence requests from underwriters, auditors, and regulators
Coordinate document execution and closing logistics for capital markets transactions
Assist with equity plan administration, including tracking grants, vesting, exercises, settlements, and disclosures
Support Section 16 compliance, including preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5
Partner with Finance and Stock Administration to ensure accurate equity-related disclosures
Help maintain corporate records, board and committee materials, and governance documentation

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
401K plan
generous time off
parental leave
wellness reimbursements
professional development
employee investing discount
equity

Fulltime

Capital Markets Paralegal

A global, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred (not required)
8+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally within capital markets or securities
Prior experience in a legal or financial services environment strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong experience with legal and financial research platforms, including: Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, CapMx, ShareWorks, Carta
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Solid understanding of corporate and securities law, including SEC regulations

Job Responsibility

Support IPO and public company matters, including: Registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets
Beneficial ownership tables
'34 Act filings and ongoing reporting
Section 16 filings
Rule 144 filings and legend removal letters
Transfer agent onboarding
Stock exchange applications
FINRA filings
Selling stockholder matters
Closing documents, closing sets/volumes

What we offer

Competitive benefits package

Fulltime

Capital Markets Paralegal

A global, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred (not required)
8+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally within capital markets or securities
Prior experience in a legal or financial services environment strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong experience with legal and financial research platforms, including: Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, CapMx, ShareWorks, Carta
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Solid understanding of corporate and securities law, including SEC regulations

Job Responsibility

Support IPO and public company matters, including: Registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets
Beneficial ownership tables
'34 Act filings and ongoing reporting
Section 16 filings
Rule 144 filings and legend removal letters
Transfer agent onboarding
Stock exchange applications
FINRA filings
Selling stockholder matters
Closing documents, closing sets/volumes

What we offer

Competitive benefits package

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Paralegal (Capital Markets)

New York City Office of well-known law firm is looking for a Corporate Paralegal...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal
Must have experience working at a law firm
Must be open to overtime and working a hybrid schedule
Billable hours

Job Responsibility

Handle all tasks related to SEC filings
Assist with IPOs
Assist with capital markets transactions
Entity formation, dissolution and management
Maintenance of minutes books
Assist with and manage all tasks related to M&A transactions and corporate closings
UCC financing statements
Assist with annual reports and tax filings
Due diligence
Drafting, editing, maintenance of various documents and forms

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Paralegal (Capital Markets)

New York City Office of well-known law firm is looking for a Corporate Paralegal...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal
Must have experience working at a law firm
Must be open to overtime and working a hybrid schedule
Billable hours

Job Responsibility

Handle all tasks related to SEC filings
Assist with IPOs
Assist with capital markets transactions
Entity formation, dissolution and management
Maintenance of minutes books
Assist with and manage all tasks related to M&A transactions and corporate closings
UCC financing statements
Assist with annual reports and tax filings
Due diligence
Drafting, editing, maintenance of various documents and forms

Fulltime

Paralegal - Financial Services

Accuflex is seeking experienced Paralegals with strong commercial contracts and ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prior paralegal experience (private practice or in-house)
Strong commercial contracts experience (reviewing, drafting, negotiating)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organised and able to work independently within a structured team environment
Experience in financial services, asset management, funds, banking, private equity, fintech or capital markets
Experience with distribution, intermediary or platform agreements
Previous in-house experience within a regulated institution
Familiarity with UK/EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID, SFDR)
Additional European language skills (e.g., French, German, Spanish) are advantageous

Job Responsibility

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including NDAs, supplier agreements, platform agreements, distribution or intermediary agreements)
Supporting legal teams with fund-related documentation, marketing reviews, cross-border arrangements or intermediary/distribution matters
Assisting with regulatory projects or compliance work (AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID, SFDR, consumer duty, etc.)
Liaising with internal stakeholders such as client services, procurement, compliance and finance teams
Conducting legal research and preparing internal guidance notes or templates
Managing contract lifecycles and maintaining document and data-management systems
Supporting lawyers with cross-jurisdictional queries and regulatory analysis

What we offer

Opportunities to work with leading institutions across the financial services industry
High-quality in-house experience under the supervision of experienced lawyers
Hybrid working arrangements depending on the client (most roles are 3 days in the office / 2 from home)
Assignments primarily based in London, with occasional opportunities in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol
Contracts typically range from 6 to 12 months, with potential for extensions and permanent roles depending on client demand

Fulltime

Paralegal

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year

Arrow Search Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certification preferred
3-5 years of related paralegal experience at a public company or Biglaw firm
Workiva, EDGAR, Diligent, and DocuSign experience preferred
Notary public preferred or willingness to obtain certification
Excellent attention to detail and processes
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job Responsibility

Manage securities law compliance including insider trading, pre-clearance, and quarterly blackout processes
Coordinate preparation of proxy statements including preparing beneficial ownership
Prepare and file forms under Section 16 of the Exchange Act
Track stock ownership of directors and officers, work on the transition to EDGAR Next, interact with third-party equity plan administrator, and related research
Assist with electronic and physical legal filing systems including data retention, contract management database, and policy tracker
Assist lawyers in capital markets transactions and public company filings by preparing closing checklists, obtaining signatures, monitoring status of deliverables and providing materials for due diligence
Assist with general legal department and corporate governance related tasks
Conduct legal research under supervision of lawyers

Corporate Associate

A leading US law firm is seeking a UK-qualified corporate lawyer (0-2 PQE) to jo...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

165000.00 - 205000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK qualified, holding or eligible for a valid Solicitors’ Practicing Certificate
0-2 years PQE with experience in M&A or strategic transactions
Strong technical and interpersonal skills
Energetic, creative, and commercially minded with problem-solving ability
Knowledge of market practice in the tech and VC sectors is a plus, but not required

Job Responsibility

Assist with M&A and venture capital transactions for tech companies
Mentor and support paralegals and junior team members
Engage in client management and work closely with senior lawyers
Help UK and European tech companies with expansion, fundraising, and exits

What we offer

Year-end bonus
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Generous holiday allowance
Professional development and mentorship

Fulltime

Capital Markets Paralegal

Wealthfront

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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