Mid-Level Capital Markets & Public Companies Paralegal

Fenwick & West • Washington, DC

7d • $85,000 - $133,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Paralegal with specialized experience in Capital Markets & Public Companies to join our team. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices. Embracing the Future of Work, we believe the best work happens when smart people have the best tools — and we're intentional about building that environment. We encourage everyone on our team to explore AI and emerging technologies with curiosity, share what they learn, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to how they work. If you're someone who leans into change rather than away from it, you'll fit right in here. This position offers a hybrid schedule and 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

• Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment
• Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves
• Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred
• Substantial experience with Excel spreadsheets
• A four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• 3+ years of corporate and transactional experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred

Responsibilities

• Handling matters related to Capital Markets and Public Companies
• Preparing registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets
• Managing beneficial ownership tables
• Overseeing compliance with the ’34 Act
• Section 16 reporting
• Handling Rule 144 and legend removal letters
• Onboarding transfer agents
• Preparing stock exchange applications
• Submitting FINRA filings
• Managing selling stockholder matters
• Coordinating closing documents, closing volumes, and board resolutions and minutes

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing
• A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees