Senior Corporate Paralegal

Divergent • Torrance, CA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
Accelerate execution of mission critical legal workstreams; assure high fidelity execution of corporate governance tasks; mature legal and compliance functions.
The Role
Manage cap table and track equity transactions
Draft and maintain corporate documents including board and shareholder consents, resolutions, meeting minutes, transactional closing binders, agreements, etc.
Circulate shareholder notices and company disclosures to relevant equity holders in compliance with Delaware corporation law and SEC rules
Support with preparing documents for board meetings, financial transactions, stock transfers and employee equity grants
Coordinate and track signatures on board consents, agreements and transactional documents
Assist with formation and maintenance of new corporate entities, both domestic and international
Manage and track annual corporate obligations and filings
Complete filings in connection with compliance with securities laws, including Blue Sky
Assist with KYC review and sanctions screenings
Track investor records, rights, and obligations
Support negotiation and management of basic commercial agreements
Produce documents and templates related to the development and implementation of corporate policies
May also work on other matters including insurance, contract management, and general legal support

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience working as a paralegal or legal analyst in a law firm or in-house legal, corporate secretary and/or corporate finance department
• Experience managing corporate cap tables preferably in Shareworks or Carta platforms
• Basic understanding of stock options, restricted stock units, etc., and related vesting schedules
• Excellent judgment and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the corporate structure as well as investors and outside counsel
• Ability to prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to identify and resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience working as a paralegal or legal analyst in a law firm or in-house legal, corporate secretary and/or corporate finance department
• Paralegal certificate
• Notary Public
• Experience with a mature private company
• Experience with the formation and management of international entities
• Experience with insurance related matters, including complying with requirements and processing claims
• Communicating with and managing external service providers and outside counsel

Responsibilities

• Manage cap table and track equity transactions
• Draft and maintain corporate documents including board and shareholder consents, resolutions, meeting minutes, transactional closing binders, agreements, etc.
• Circulate shareholder notices and company disclosures to relevant equity holders in compliance with Delaware corporation law and SEC rules
• Support with preparing documents for board meetings, financial transactions, stock transfers and employee equity grants
• Coordinate and track signatures on board consents, agreements and transactional documents
• Assist with formation and maintenance of new corporate entities, both domestic and international
• Manage and track annual corporate obligations and filings
• Complete filings in connection with compliance with securities laws, including Blue Sky
• Assist with KYC review and sanctions screenings
• Track investor records, rights, and obligations
• Support negotiation and management of basic commercial agreements
• Produce documents and templates related to the development and implementation of corporate policies
• May also work on other matters including insurance, contract management, and general legal support

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

What This Job Offers

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