Corporate Paralegal - Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

Job title: Corporate Paralegal - Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

About the Role Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic Corporate Paralegal to join our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. The Paralegal will assist lawyers and clients with high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties and maintain client confidentiality for a large number of clients across many industries.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and/or privately held companies.
• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent; paralegal certificate or degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and private company M&A.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; accurate timekeeping.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, and clients.
• Proficiency in proofreading, redlining, and document comparison.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
• Fluent in Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms.
• Initiative, discretion, and independent judgment.

Nice to Have

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $95,070.00 – $213,900.00 annually (USD).
• Benefits include annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.
• This position is eligible for growth opportunities and is part of a dynamic, growing organization.