Senior Paralegal – ECG and Capital Markets

About Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. About the RoleThe Senior Paralegal – Corporate (ECG and Capital Markets) is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team.This role will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of emerging company clients, including startups and venture-backed businesses, as well as liaising effectively with clients, investors, other stakeholders, internal teams, and third parties to efficiently deliver a top-tier work product. This role will be located in either our Silicon Valley or San Francisco office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:Completing work promptly, with exceptional attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environmentPreparing and reviewing legal documents, including incorporation documents, investor agreements, and transaction/financing documents, ensuring accuracy and complianceAssisting with all areas of transactional work, such as stock financings, by maintaining, researching, and analyzing corporate records and capitalization tables, transaction checklists, document and deliverable trackers, closing documents and certificates, and reviewing and finalizing closing documents for executionOnboarding records for new clients, including organizing, reviewing, and summarizing all corporate and transactional documents and capitalization tables to ensure seamless integrationCreating, managing, and maintaining a variety of equity platforms such as Carta, Pulley, JPM, and ShareworksProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate thorough knowledge of state corporation laws and federal and state securities laws and regulationsPossess intermediate to advanced skills in research involving federal, state, and local government agencies, regulatory agencies, and corporate service company websitesDisplay strong organizational and project management skillsAnd have:A bachelor’s degree or equivalentA signed declaration if located in a California office, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, preferablyA minimum of six (6) years of related law firm experience as a paralegalECG and Capital Markets experienceBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.#MidSenior#LI-BW1Pay RangeUSD $135,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17