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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP · 2 days ago

Paralegal (Corporate & Securities)

San Francisco

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking a paralegal with expertise in high-level transactional management and securities compliance to join its Corporate & Securities group in San Francisco. The role involves supporting attorneys with corporate transactions, managing corporate records, and assisting with due diligence efforts for a variety of clients.

ConsultingFinanceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain capitalization tables and assist with equity issuances, option grants, and incentive equity plans

Assist with signature pages, closing sets, and post-closing filings

Aid in drafting and filing SEC forms, blue sky securities filings and related notices

Assist with entity formations, reorganizations, and corporate governance matters for emerging and growth-stage companies

Preparation and maintenance of corporate records and data rooms

Assist in the preparation of closing documents and perform post-closing tasks

Qualification

Corporate transactions supportSecurities compliance expertiseCap table management softwareSEC forms knowledgeExcel proficiencyProject management skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational abilityAttention to detailIntegrity

Required

3-5 years of experience for our Corporate & Securities group

expertise in high-level transactional management and securities compliance

experience supporting attorneys with corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, company formations, stock option plans and IPOs

experience supporting corporate transactions

experienced and diligent in maintaining all corporate governance documents including minute books and closing binders

Experience with incorporations, securities filings, and cap table management software (e.g., Carta, Pulley etc.)

Excellent computer skills required, including DocuSign, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to think critically

possess highly effective project and time management skills with solid attention to detail

superior communication skills

exceptional organizational ability

Must have a BA/BS degree or equivalent

minimum of 3-5 years of directly related work experience

Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, equity plan documents and security-related agreements

Understanding of transaction types and securities law requirements

Proficiency in Excel, including complex sorting/filtering of data, formulas and functions, analysis, and modeling

Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information

Flexibility to work overtime as requested

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related work experience

ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus

Company

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury is one of the world’s foremost law firms, operating at the intersection of technology innovation, capital and government.

Founded in 1868

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.pillsburylaw.com

H1B Sponsorship

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