Corporate Paralegal

Yieldstreet•New York, NY

4d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Willow Wealth is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role combines legal expertise with operational execution to support Willow Wealth's investment platform, regulatory obligations, and corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced fintech environment and can navigate complex cross-functional projects spanning legal, compliance, and business operations. As Corporate Paralegal, you will serve as a key partner to the General Counsel and broader Legal & Compliance team, collaborating across Finance, Investments, Growth & Marketing, Product/Data/Technology, Operations, and Investor Relations to manage business-critical legal functions and corporate initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within financial services, fintech, or investment management
Strong understanding of corporate governance, securities documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and multitasking ability
Ability to communicate effectively and build trust across teams in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce, Carta, Box, and Google Workspace preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the NDA process end-to-end and review vendor and services agreements to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate standards
Support attorneys with transactional work across multiple asset classes
Assist with drafting and coordinating closing deliverables (e.g., offering documents, resolutions, officer certificates, governance documents) and support workflows throughout deal lifecycles
Assist with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and other similar informational review requests
Provide ongoing support to the Willow Wealth Alternative Income Fund (YAIF) team, including board meeting preparation, attendance, and documentation
Manage legal diligence and documentation for convertible note and equity capital raises, coordinating stakeholder communication and investor documentation
Support M&A diligence efforts, including data room management, diligence tracking, and external counsel coordination
Maintain lending licenses for Willow Wealth subsidiaries and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Assist with regulatory exams and audits (e.g., SEC, FINRA), including document production and responses
Support routine regulatory filings, employee compliance certifications, registered representative matters, and broker-dealer initiatives
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and PeopleOps teams to support financial, legal, and operational priorities
Manage legal billing and outside counsel budgets, including spend tracking, cost forecasting, and coordination with Finance
Facilitate vendor relationships (including AI partners), from onboarding to engagement and compliance review
Manage Willow Wealth’s equity program in Carta, working with PeopleOps and outside counsel to execute board consents, update cap tables, issue grants, manage 409A valuations, and respond to audits and shareholder inquiries
Draft, coordinate, and maintain corporate resolutions, consents, and board governance documents
Liaise with outside counsel on trademark portfolio management, filings, and renewals
Support Finance and PeopleOps during audits and internal reviews by producing documentation and coordinating legal responses
Partner with the Investor Relations team to manage asset transfer requests, document updates, and investor communications
Respond to subpoenas and other legal process requests
Provide litigation support, including discovery, internal investigations, and coordination with outside counsel
Take ownership of ad hoc corporate initiatives and special projects, often in a project management capacity where structure and execution are critical