Sr. Paralegal

PayNearMe•Santa Clara, CA

12d

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our lean, high-impact legal team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, wants ownership over critical functions like equity administration and has a solid background in corporate governance. An interest in legal operations is a bonus. You'll work closely with our attorneys, cross-functional partners, and outside counsel to keep the legal function running smoothly.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
5+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably in-house at a technology or financial services company
Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms (Shareworks strongly preferred)
Familiarity with corporate governance, board processes, and Delaware corporate law
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and prioritize effectively
Comfortable working with attorneys, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency with legal technology tools and a willingness to learn new systems
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools or AI-assisted review workflows

Responsibilities

Stock Administration Administer the company's equity program in Shareworks, including option grants, exercises, and terminations
Prepare Board of Directors exhibits for stock option approvals and enter approved grants into Shareworks
Coordinate employee stock option exercises with employees and outside counsel to issue stock certificates
Generate and distribute equity reports for cross-functional teams (Finance, People, etc.)
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on Shareworks functionality
Board & Corporate Governance Support General Counsel with Board meeting preparation, including reviewing minutes and unanimous written consents
Prepare exhibits for stock option grant schedules for Board packages
Maintain corporate records and entity documentation
Legal Operations & Administration Manage outbound signature workflows for the organization
Process and route incoming legal mail and correspondence
Handle subpoena intake and coordinate responses
Manage employee termination tickets requiring legal action
Preparing responses to UCC lien notices and trademark notices
Monitor and triage CCPA and privacy alias emails, routing to appropriate teams
Assist with NDA review using established playbooks, escalating as needed
Support special projects, including company-wide initiatives

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits with growth-company options grant
Fast- paced and professional work culture
Stock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff; 4 years total
$50 monthly communication expense stipend to go towards your phone/internet bill
$250 stipend to enhance your WFH setup
Reimbursement for peripheral equipment: monitor (up to $400), keyboard and mouse (up to $200)
Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees)
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Paid parental bonding leave
Paid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
401k plan with company matching
Flexible Time Off (our team members typically take off ~3-4 weeks per year)
Volunteer Time Off
13 scheduled holidays