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Senior Paralegal (Emerging Companies & Venture Capital) 📍 Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support emerging companies and venture capital transactions throughout the corporate lifecycle, from formation and financing to mergers and exits. The ideal candidate has extensive ECVC experience, strong capitalization management skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple complex transactions. What You’ll Do • Support startup formation, corporate governance, venture financings, mergers, restructurings, and exit transactions. • Manage multiple venture financing transactions, including preferred stock financings, SAFEs, and convertible notes. • Draft and coordinate transaction documents, board and stockholder consents, closing certificates, and financing agreements. • Lead due diligence reviews and identify potential issues for attorneys. • Manage closing checklists, execution processes, deliverables, and post-closing requirements. • Maintain and reconcile capitalization tables, equity records, option pools, and stock issuances using Carta. • Prepare equity documentation, stock option grants, restricted stock awards, and related approvals. • Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documentation. • Coordinate with founders, investors, attorneys, and external stakeholders to facilitate transactions. • Research and manage Blue Sky compliance requirements, state filings, and SEC Form D filings. • Track transaction deadlines and support compliance across multiple corporate entities. • Train and mentor colleagues and support efficient knowledge sharing. What You’ll Bring • 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with a strong focus on emerging companies and venture capital transactions. • Extensive experience supporting venture-backed startups, founders, and venture capital firms. • Strong understanding of venture financing structures, including preferred stock, SAFEs, and convertible notes. • Proven ability to independently manage multiple transactions with minimal supervision. • Experience with capitalization tables, equity management, and Carta. • Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, DocuSign, and deal management platforms such as Carta, AngelList, or Shareworks. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail. • Ability to manage complex transactions, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment. • Strong organizational skills, initiative, and a proactive, client-service-oriented approach. • Ability to train colleagues and collaborate effectively with attorneys and clients.

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Senior Paralegal (Emerging Companies & Venture Capital)
Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Support startup formation, corporate governance, venture financings, mergers, restructurings, and exit transactions.
Draft and coordinate transaction documents, board and stockholder consents, closing certificates, and financing agreements.
Lead due diligence reviews and identify potential issues for attorneys.
Manage closing checklists, execution processes, deliverables, and post-closing requirements.
Maintain and reconcile capitalization tables, equity records, option pools, and stock issuances using Carta.
Prepare equity documentation, stock option grants, restricted stock awards, and related approvals.
Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documentation.
Coordinate with founders, investors, attorneys, and external stakeholders to facilitate transactions.
Research and manage Blue Sky compliance requirements, state filings, and SEC Form D filings.
Track transaction deadlines and support compliance across multiple corporate entities.
Train and mentor colleagues and support efficient knowledge sharing.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with a strong focus on emerging companies and venture capital transactions.
Extensive experience supporting venture-backed startups, founders, and venture capital firms.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple transactions with minimal supervision.
Experience with capitalization tables, equity management, and Carta.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, DocuSign, and deal management platforms such as Carta, AngelList, or Shareworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.

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Manage multiple venture financing transactions, including preferred stock financings, SAFEs, and convertible notes.
Strong understanding of venture financing structures, including preferred stock, SAFEs, and convertible notes.
Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification preferred.

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