ECVC Senior Paralegal

About the role

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Corporate Paralegal with our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. The Paralegal will assist lawyers and clients with a variety of high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships.
• Draft and file incorporation, formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs.
• Conduct and analyze UCC searches; prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements.
• Maintain organized records for corporate entities, including ownership ledgers and state/federal filings.
• Prepare and distribute corporate documents, certifications, and UCC statements.
• Draft agreements for securities transfers.
• Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Conduct corporate diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Organize and maintain electronic data sites; manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings.
• Conduct factual research and analysis on statutory requirements.
• Train and supervise other paralegals; coordinate workloads.
• Work with external vendors to manage attorney and client requests.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Accurate time record-keeping.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, and clients.
• Proficient in proofreading, redlining, and document comparison.
• Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and private company M&A.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and/or privately held companies.
• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Skills

• Experience in IPO and public company matters, including beneficial ownership tables, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144, and legend removal letters.
• Experience with secured lending is a plus.

Benefits

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Pay

The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position may be filled in the following location(s).