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Wilson Sonsini is looking for an experienced Paralegal to work closely with attorneys on private companies in our dynamic Corporate Department. The paralegal would be an important part of our team in handling general corporate matters and transactions.
Job Responsibility:
Assist in formations, financings, and dissolutions
Prepare corporate documents, such as board and stockholder actions
Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and preparing stock notices
Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis
Draft and file corporate and securities filings
Conduct blue sky research and prepare required filings
Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts
Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors
Coordinate pre-closing and post-closing matters
Assist with annual compliance matters and due diligence reviews
Provide support for franchise taxes and notices to clients
Handle daily corporate maintenance work
Organize client records and maintain files
Input time entry daily
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university
3+ years of corporate paralegal experience at law firm
Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for private companies
Understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work
Experience with securities and corporate laws
Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks
Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication and prioritization skills to manage projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
What we offer:
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance