Corporate Paralegal
About The Position
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide, representing companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices globally. Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Paralegal for its Boston office to work closely with attorneys in the Corporate Department on private company matters and transactions. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule. The paralegal would be an important part of the team in handling general corporate matters and transactions. The firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging work/life balance. Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally, consistently recognized among top law firms in annual diversity rankings, achieving Mansfield Plus Certification, and a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. The firm is also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which they live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2023, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 95,000 pro bono hours and participated in more than 140 community service projects. The Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed nearly $2 million to almost 120 law-related organizations and nearly 160 community organizations in 2023.
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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- highly competitive salary and benefits package
- discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
