Senior Corporate Paralegal

Perkins Coie • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal with our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. The Paralegal will, under minimal supervision, assist lawyers and clients with a variety of high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties. They will also maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality, and oversee corporate maintenance for a large number of clients across many industries. In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie LLP business professional support team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Senior Paralegal is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation. Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships. Draft and file incorporation, formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs. Conduct and analyze UCC searches; prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements. Maintain organized records for corporate entities, including ownership ledgers and state/federal filings. Prepare and distribute corporate documents, certifications, and UCC statements. Draft agreements for securities transfers. Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions. Conduct corporate diligence reviews and summarize findings. Organize and maintain electronic data sites; manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings. Conduct factual research and analysis on statutory requirements. Train and supervise other paralegals; coordinate workloads. Work with external vendors to manage attorney and client requests.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Accurate time record-keeping.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, and clients.
• Proficient in proofreading, redlining, and document comparison.
• Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and private company M&A.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
• Fluent in Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• 8+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and/or privately held companies.
• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public company matters, including beneficial ownership tables, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144, and legend removal letters is a plus.
• Experience with secured lending is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships.
• Draft and file incorporation, formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs.
• Conduct and analyze UCC searches; prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements.
• Maintain organized records for corporate entities, including ownership ledgers and state/federal filings.
• Prepare and distribute corporate documents, certifications, and UCC statements.
• Draft agreements for securities transfers.
• Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Conduct corporate diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Organize and maintain electronic data sites; manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings.
• Conduct factual research and analysis on statutory requirements.
• Train and supervise other paralegals; coordinate workloads.
• Work with external vendors to manage attorney and client requests.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees