Securities Paralegal

About This Role

Support attorneys on sophisticated corporate and securities matters for high-growth private companies, venture-backed startups, and public company clients. This role involves transactional paralegal work including M&A, venture financings, IPO-adjacent tasks, and complex securities compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 3-5 years direct Corporate / Securities Paralegal experience (law firm preferred)
• Experience with corporate transactions (M&A, venture financings, company formations)
• Experience with securities filings and Blue Sky compliance
• Hands-on experience with cap table management software (Carta, Pulley, or similar)
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, capitalization fundamentals, and transaction workflows
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with DocuSign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, time-management skills
• High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)
• 3–5 years of direct experience as a Corporate / Securities Paralegal (law firm experience strongly preferred)

Nice to Have

• ECA designation
• CEP certification

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications