Senior Paralegal, Corporate, Securities & Governance

Etsy•New York, NY

19h•$119,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Etsy is hiring a Senior Paralegal to provide paralegal support for SEC, securities, governance, subsidiary, and finance matters. The role handles the day-to-day mechanics of SEC filings and Section 16 compliance, supports Board and Committee governance, and coordinates with vendors and platforms used by a public company. The position is a full-time individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities. It works closely with Corporate & Compliance colleagues and internal clients, including directors and senior executives. The role supports SEC reporting and filings, public company operations, proxy and annual meeting activities, shareholder services, and Board and Committee governance. It also partners with internal teams, external counsel, service providers, and auditors. The work may include other tasks, and duties may change from time to time at Etsy’s discretion or as applicable law requires. Etsy prioritizes candidates within commuting distance of its Brooklyn office. Depending on proximity, team members are expected to attend the office once or twice per week. Remote candidates outside commuting distance may be considered case by case, with occasional office travel expected.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a legal, corporate secretarial support, or governance function at a public company or law firm.
Working knowledge of SEC reporting and Section 16 requirements, stock exchange rules, and corporate governance practices.
Hands-on experience with Workiva and a board management portal; familiarity with EDGAR, including EDGAR Next.
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage complex, overlapping deadlines and keep a recurring calendar of Board, SEC, and shareholder milestones on track.
Sound judgment and discretion with highly confidential and material nonpublic information, and poise working directly with directors and senior executives.
Strong collaboration, verbal communication, and written communication skills, including clear, jargon-free communication with business partners, vendors, and directors.
Interest or experience in AI models and AI-based processes, or flexibility to learn them quickly.
A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification.
Passion for Etsy’s mission to “Keep Commerce Human.”

Nice To Haves

Experience managing vendors, contracts, and invoices.
Notary public certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Support SEC filings, including drafting Forms 8-K and exhibits and assisting with Forms 10-K and 10-Q and proxy statements.
Prepare Section 16 Forms 3, 4, and 5; manage EDGAR access codes and EDGAR Next account administration.
Assist with trade pre-clearances under Etsy’s Insider Trading Policy.
Support Disclosure Committee logistics and records.
Maintain corporate records and process documentation, and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and use AI and other tools.
Prepare NYSE governance updates, including Annual and Interim Written Affirmations, and maintain company updates through the NYSE Listing Manager Portal.
Prepare state reports and filings.
Support public company contracts, including intake, tracking, and renewals for filing, governance, and shareholder-service vendors.
Manage public company invoices, billing, and budget tracking in partnership with Finance and Procurement.
Partner with Accounting, Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Total Rewards, and Impact teams, as well as external counsel and legal-services vendors.
Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit requests.
Support projects such as financing transactions, insurance renewals, and subsidiary governance.
Coordinate with Broadridge on proxy statements and annual meeting matters, and with a design firm on proxy statement matters.
Work with DTCC and Etsy’s transfer agent on stock records, share issuances, and shareholder matters.
Assist with day-to-day Board and Committee support, including scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting logistics, attendance, and follow-up.
Assist in preparing initial drafts of Board and Committee materials, resolutions, minutes, and written consents.
Upload and manage Board and Committee materials on the board management portal and serve as a platform administrator.
Support director onboarding, communications, and ongoing director needs.
Prepare, distribute, and review Director & Officer questionnaires; track responses and facilitate conflict-of-interest checks.