Funds Paralegal

Fenwick & West•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$85,000 - $133,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Fenwick is seeking an experienced Funds Paralegal to join its Corporate practice. This role supports attorneys in the formation and management of venture capital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and brings strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience with sophisticated venture fund structures. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices, and offers a hybrid schedule that requires three days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position will be 37.5 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved school required
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in venture and/or private equity funds as a paralegal in a Big Law or comparable law firm environment
Professional demeanor
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under tight deadlines or quick turnaround times
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite and DocuSign (including templates and powerforms)

Nice To Haves

Some experience with document management systems and virtual datarooms, a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with the formation and qualification of partnership and limited liability company-structured funds, general partners, management companies, special purpose vehicles, parallel funds, etc., including coordination with service providers and registered agents.
Prepare, review, and track key organizational documents such as operating agreements, employer identification number documents, subscription agreements, side letters, and ancillary agreements, including interface with attorneys, clients, investors, fund administrators, and other third parties, as needed.
Prepare and file securities filings, as required, including Form D and blue-sky filings.
Coordinate fund closings, including tracking open items and updates in investor document, obtaining accurate tax documents, OFAC research, and updating and delivering closing emails and document links from virtual data room.
Support ongoing fund operations, including amendments, name changes, restructuring, 83(b) filings, commitment changes, transfers, dissolutions, etc.
Consistently maintain document management systems with drafts and final documents in data rooms.
Some legal and factual research related to fund structures and regulatory requirements and provide other general paralegal support to attorneys across the Corporate Funds practice.