Corporate Paralegal [3 Month Contract, Temp-to-Perm] Job at Legal.io, Santa Clara, CA

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  • Legal.io
  • Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

Legal.io is working with a leading tech company seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal for a 3 month, tempt to perm, contract. This is a hybrid position (2-3 days/week in office), full-time (40 hours per week), on a contract-basis with available benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k).

Scope of Work

Title: Corporate Paralegal (Secondment)

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Hybrid

Hours: 40 Hours / Week

Duration: 3 Months

Pay Rate: $70-$80 / hour ($140,000 - $160,000 annualized)

Corporate Governance:

  • 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.

SEC Filings And Public Company Compliance

  • 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.

Equity Administration And Stock Plans

  • 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.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • 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.

Legal Research And Compliance

  • 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.

Legal Operations Support

  • Assist in optimizing and maintaining legal department processes, tools, and systems.
  • Support budgeting, accruals, and invoice review for legal vendors and outside counsel.
  • Help track key legal department metrics and prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with legal operations to enhance department workflows, knowledge management, and overall efficiency.

General Support

  • 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.

What We're Looking For

  • 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 Qualifications

  • Experience working with Board of Directors communications and corporate secretarial functions.
  • Experience in the technology or high-growth industries is a plus.

Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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