Senior Corporate Paralegal

The Role

The Senior Corporate Paralegal will be a key member of the Legal team, with a primary focus on corporate and securities matters, including SEC and international securities filings. This role will support public company reporting and compliance (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, and other SEC and exchange-related submissions), as well as special projects such as legal research, litigation support, legal operations initiatives, and commercial contract support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and coordination of SEC filings, including:
• Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5)
• Proxy statements and other periodic or current reports and disclosures
• Support international securities and exchange filings and related disclosure obligations, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Help maintain corporate records and entity governance documents, including board and committee materials, minutes, consents, and organizational documents.
• Assist with stock administration-related legal tasks (e.g., equity plan documentation, grant approvals, and related disclosures) in collaboration with HR/Finance as needed.
• Conduct legal and factual research on corporate, securities, governance, and related topics; prepare concise summaries and memoranda.
• Provide litigation support, including document collection, organization, and coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Support legal operations initiatives and other special projects (e.g., process improvements, matter management, templates, knowledge management, and vendor coordination).
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of low to moderate complexity commercial contracts (e.g., customer software orders and amendments) and NDAs under attorney supervision.
• Help manage calendars, timelines, and project plans for key corporate and securities deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are aligned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably with a public company and/or at a law firm supporting public company clients.
• Direct experience supporting SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Forms 3 and 4, and related disclosure documents).
• Strong understanding of corporate governance concepts and public company practices.
• Experience organizing and maintaining corporate records, board materials, and entity documentation.
• Comfort handling legal research, document management, and coordination with external counsel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, collaborate internally and externally and deliver value across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with EDGAR filing processes and tools; experience with international securities/exchange filings is a plus.
• Experience with commercial contracts (review, revision basic negotiations) is a plus; willingness to learn and grow in this area is required.
• Experience with legal operations tools (e.g., contract lifecycle management, e-billing, matter management) and/or stock administration platforms and/or equity compensation documentation is a plus.