Securities Paralegal
Plona Partners - San Francisco, CA
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Position: Corporate Paralegal, Securities Location: San FranciscoOnsite Logistics: 2/3 Days Onsite (HYBRID)Hours: 930am - 530pm (35-Hour work week)Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 with additional OT and Annual BonusA highly respected AmLaw-caliber law firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Paralegal (3-5 years) to join its Corporate & Securities practice in San Francisco. This is a front-line transactional role supporting sophisticated corporate matters for high-growth private companies, venture-backed startups, and public company clients.This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and exposure to M&A, venture financings, IPO-adjacent work, and complex securities compliance—ideal for a paralegal looking to deepen their transactional skill set in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through all phases of corporate and securities transactions, including:Prepare and maintain capitalization tables, and assist with equity issuances, option grants, and incentive equity plansSupport venture capital financings, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic transactionsAssist with entity formations, reorganizations, and ongoing corporate governance mattersPrepare and manage closing sets, signature pages, and post-closing deliverablesDraft and file SEC forms, Blue Sky filings, and related securities noticesMaintain corporate records, minute books, and electronic data roomsConduct due diligence and support attorney review of transactional materialsWork closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across transactionsWhat We’re Looking For3-5 years of direct experience as a Corporate / Securities Paralegal (law firm experience strongly preferred)Hands-on experience with:Corporate transactions (M&A, venture financings, company formations)Securities filings and Blue Sky complianceCap table management software (Carta, Pulley, or similar)Strong understanding of corporate governance, capitalization fundamentals, and transaction workflowsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, analysis)Experience with DocuSign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skillsHigh degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrityAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentBachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)ECA designation or CEP certification is a plusFlexibility to work overtime as needed to support transaction timelinesWhy This RoleWork on high-profile, market-moving transactionsSupport innovative startups and established public companiesJoin a collaborative, high-caliber legal teamGain exposure to complex securities and transactional mattersClear runway for professional growth and skill development
Created: 2026-02-11