Securities Paralegal (Blue Sky)

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett • New York, NY

8d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Blue Sky Paralegal will be responsible for managing and supporting compliance with state securities (“Blue Sky”) laws related to private placements, public offerings, investment funds and other securities transactions. The Blue Sky Paralegal will work under the direct supervision of an experienced attorney.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-3 years of paralegal experience in a corporate practice area
• Ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions, time zones and transactions
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
• Ability to become subject-matter expert on specialized systems (e.g., SEC filing software)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities
• Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and high standard of excellence across all assignments
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends and travel when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience working with Blue Sky laws and related securities filings preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file Blue Sky notices and exemption filings in connection with securities offerings (e.g., Form D, U-2, U-1, etc.).
• Monitor state filing deadlines, renewal periods and amendments to ensure timely compliance.
• Work with internal teams and regulatory agencies to coordinate and confirm state registrations or exemptions.
• Track and maintain accurate Blue Sky filing records, calendars and correspondence.
• Assist with offering-related due diligence, audit support and investor reporting.
• Research state securities laws, rule changes and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Draft and maintain procedural checklists and process improvements related to Blue Sky compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level