23 September 2026
Corporate Paralegal
ParalegalKey requirements
7-10 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and privately held companies Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent Proficiency with Section 16 filing platforms, including EDGAR, hCue, and Workiva, as well as capitalization-management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and work independently
The role
Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with 7-10 years of experience to join their M&A practice group. This role involves assisting lawyers and clients with high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties, including securities compliance, corporate governance, and diligence, across multiple office locations.
What you'll do
- Support public and private company securities compliance matters, including beneficial ownership tables, EDGAR Next management for individual filers, Section 16 and Schedule 13 reporting, and Rule 13H filings
- Prepare, file, and maintain corporate governance and entity-formation documents for corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs, including ownership records, state and federal filings, amendments, dissolutions, and withdrawals
- Conduct UCC, corporate, and statutory diligence
- Prepare UCC financing statements, corporate certifications, and closing documents
- Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions
- Maintain confidential client records and electronic data sites
- Coordinate with lawyers, clients, vendors, and paralegal teams to manage requests, workloads, regulatory filings, and high-quality client service
What we're looking for
7-10 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and privately held companies
Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent
Proficiency with Section 16 filing platforms, including EDGAR, hCue, and Workiva, as well as capitalization-management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and work independently
Demonstrated knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and Rule 701 analysis
Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, document proofreading, redlining, comparison, and accurate timekeeping
Paralegal certificate or degree· nice to have
Experience in IPO or SPAC· nice to have
Experience with secured lending· nice to have
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
Personal medical and parental leave
Up to 10 paid holidays
Family care benefits
Hybrid working
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