Senior Paralegal (ECVC) - AM Law - PAO or SFO Office

OfficesPalo Alto or San Francisco OfficesSummaryThe Senior Paralegal will serve as a key member of the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice, supporting high-growth company clients and venture investors across the full company lifecycle-from formation through venture financings, ongoing corporate governance, and exit transactions. This role requires substantial experience managing capitalization structures, equity issuances, and venture financing transactions, as well as the ability to independently manage multiple fast-paced deals and client relationships.Essential Job RequirementsEmerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC)Extensive experience working with startup founders, venture capital firms, and growth-stage companiesSupport lifecycle of venture-backed companies from formation through exitManage multiple concurrent venture financings in a high-volume, fast-paced environmentPartner with attorneys and clients on founder matters, equity structuring, and investor coordinationDemonstrated ability to manage multiple venture financings simultaneously with minimal oversight in a high-growth, fast-paced environmentTransactional SupportIndependently manage corporate and transactional workstreams, including entity formations, amendments, mergers, and restructurings across multiple jurisdictionsLead due diligence processes, including review and summarization of corporate records, contracts, and organizational documents, and proactively flag issues for attorneysDraft and manage key transactional documents, including closing certificates, board and stockholder consents, and related financing documentationOwn and drive closing processes, including maintaining closing checklists, coordinating execution, and managing closing deliverables and post-closing mattersSupport venture capital financings, including preparation of closing documents, capitalization updates, and coordination of signature packets for preferred stock financings, SAFEs, and convertible notesServe as a key point of coordination with founders, investors, and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient deal execution in fast-paced financing environmentsCapitalization & Equity ManagementIndependently maintain and reconcile complex capitalization tables, including pro forma modeling for financings, option pool refreshes, and equity issuancesPrepare and manage equity documentation, including stock option grants, restricted stock awards, and board approvals related to equity issuancesMaintain accuracy of equity records across multiple financing rounds and corporate eventsCorporate GovernanceIndependently manage corporate governance for venture-backed companies, including preparation of board and stockholder consents related to financings, equity issuances, and corporate actionsMaintain corporate records and minute books in accordance with venture capital investor and company requirementsSupport governance needs across multiple financing rounds and corporate lifecycle eventsSecurities & Venture Financing ComplianceSupport securities compliance for venture financings, including preparation and filing of Form D and Blue Sky filingsPrepare and manage investor documentation, including subscription agreements and investor questionnairesMaintain accurate records of equity issuances and investor participation across financing roundsAdministrative & Research DutiesTrack key transactional and compliance deadlines across multiple active financings and corporate entitiesCoordinate with internal teams and external vendors to support efficient execution of venture transactionsSkills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesMinimum 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a strong focus on emerging companies and venture capital (ECVC) transactions.Ability to independently manage multiple venture financings and related workstreams with minimal supervisionStrong understanding of venture capital deal mechanics and documentationExperience acting as a primary point of contact for clients in fast-paced transactional environmentsDemonstrated experience supporting venture financings (seed through late-stage), including preferred stock financings, SAFEs, and convertible note transactions.Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification preferred.Excellent written and oral communication abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, DocuSign, and deal management software (such as Carta, Pulley, AngelList, ShareWorks).Peer Training & Knowledge Sharing: Ability to train and mentor colleagues on job responsibilities, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer and skill development.Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.Attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions.Strong initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.Proactive and client-service-oriented approach to problem-solving.Commitment to high standards of legal service and professionalism.DisclaimersThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. They value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The expected salary range for candidates meeting the requirements of this position is $130,000.00-$140,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. The range provided is the salary that the firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Our benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.