Fenwick & West

Mid-Level Capital Markets & Public Companies Paralegal

Fenwick & West$85K — $133K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Exemplary communication, research, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
  • Comfort with AI tools and a curiosity for continuous learning.
  • Experience in large corporate settings or law firms preferred.
  • Substantial proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
  • A four-year degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • Minimum of 3 years of corporate and transactional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Handle matters related to Capital Markets and Public Companies.
  • Prepare registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets.
  • Manage beneficial ownership tables and oversee compliance with ’34 Act.
  • Coordinate Section 16 reporting and handle Rule 144 and legend removal letters.
  • Onboard transfer agents and prepare stock exchange applications.
  • Submit FINRA filings and manage selling stockholder matters.
  • Coordinate closing documents, closing volumes, and board resolutions/minutes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite per week.
  • Potential for additional in-office days based on business needs.
  • 37.5 hour work week, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary:

We are currently seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Paralegal with specialized experience in Capital Markets & Public Companies to join our team. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices.

This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position will be 37.5 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities include handling matters related to Capital Markets and Public Companies. The ideal candidate will have experience with IPOs and public company operations, including preparing registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets, managing beneficial ownership tables, overseeing compliance with the ’34 Act, Section 16 reporting, and handling Rule 144 and legend removal letters. Additional duties involve onboarding transfer agents, preparing stock exchange applications, submitting FINRA filings, managing selling stockholder matters, and coordinating closing documents, closing volumes, and board resolutions and minutes.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills.
  • The ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment.
  • Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves.
  • Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred.
  • Substantial experience with Excel spreadsheets.
  • A four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • 3+ years of corporate and transactional experience.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

The anticipated range for this position is:

$85,000 - $133,750

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

About Fenwick & West

Fenwick & West is a law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to technology and life sciences clients of national and international prominence. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has additional offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and Shanghai. Fenwick & West has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States for technology and life sciences companies and has a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and innovative solutions to its clients.
Learn more about Fenwick & West
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$350 million
NASDAQ

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