Legal.io · 23 hours ago
Corporate Paralegal [3 Month Contract - Remote]
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Maintain corporate records, including minute books, stock ledgers, and other key corporate documents.
Support the maintenance of domestic and international subsidiary entity activity, jurisdictional qualifications to do business, and related entity and corporate governance items.
Prepare materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and consents.
Manage corporate filings and ensure timely submission of reports to regulators, including annual reports, proxies, and 8-Ks.
Establish and maintain corporate compliance policies and procedures in alignment with the company’s legal and regulatory obligations.
Prepare and assist with filing periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Collaborate with finance and investor relations teams to ensure the accuracy of public disclosures.
Assist in the preparation of annual proxy statements and coordinate the annual shareholder meetings, including notice of meetings and proxy materials.
Implement a comprehensive public company compliance strategy to ensure adherence to all reporting and disclosure obligations.
Manage and update stockholder records, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity compensation tracking.
Support the administration of the company’s equity plans and coordinate transactions with transfer agents and internal legal teams.
Monitor insider trading and compliance with Section 16 rules.
Develop and implement scalable processes to improve equity plan management and alignment with regulatory standards.
Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A transactions, including coordinating document collection and review.
Support post-merger integration activities to ensure seamless execution of corporate restructuring or other strategic initiatives.
Conduct legal research related to corporate governance, securities law, and other regulatory matters.
Monitor new legal and regulatory developments relevant to a public company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develop and implement customer feedback loops to continuously improve legal processes and services.
Assist with various corporate projects as assigned, such as internal audits, litigation matters, or special projects.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, including finance, investor relations, and human resources.
Serve as a liaison with external auditors, outside counsel, and regulatory bodies.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a publicly traded company or law firm specializing in public company compliance.
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.
Proven experience in maintaining corporate governance and managing public company compliance.
Strong knowledge of SEC filings, public company governance, and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated success in managing stockholder records and supporting the administration of equity plans.
Familiarity with corporate securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Exchange Act of 1934.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
Proficiency with equity administration platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks) and knowledge of stock plan management.
Preferred
Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and corporate reorganizations.
Experience working with Board of Directors communications and corporate secretarial functions.
Experience in the technology or high-growth industries is a plus.
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Legal.io
Legal.io is the enterprise marketplace for legal talent and tools. We help legal departments hire better legal talent faster.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.86MKey Investors
Tiger Global Management
2022-03-03Series A· $11.6M
2018-03-07Seed· $3.26M
Leadership Team
Pieter Gunst
Co-Founder and CEO
Daniel Lo
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
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2024-05-19
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