Senior Capital Markets & Public Companies Paralegal
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Before you apply
Salary$120k – $180k
LocationSilicon Valley; New York; Boston; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Seattle; Santa Monica
Also inany of our U.S. offices
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills
The ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment
Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves
Substantial experience with Excel spreadsheets
A four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
5+ years of corporate and transactional experience
Experience with IPOs and public company operations
Experience preparing registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets
Experience managing beneficial ownership tables
Experience overseeing compliance with the '34 Act
Experience with Section 16 reporting
Experience handling Rule 144 and legend removal letters
Experience onboarding transfer agents
Experience preparing stock exchange applications
Experience submitting FINRA filings
Experience managing selling stockholder matters
Experience coordinating closing documents, closing volumes, and board resolutions and minutes
Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm
Skills
Excel
Benefits
Healthcare
Life insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Wellbeing
Job Description Summary:
We are currently seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with specialized experience in Capital Markets & Public Companies to join our team. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices.
About the company
Embracing the Future of Work, we believe the best work happens when smart people have the best tools — and we’re intentional about building that environment. We encourage everyone on our team to explore AI and emerging technologies with curiosity, share what they learn, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to how they work. If you’re someone who leans into change rather than away from it, you’ll fit right in here.
This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position will be 37.5 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Job Description:
Key responsibilities include handling matters related to Capital Markets and Public Companies. The ideal candidate will have experience with IPOs and public company operations, including preparing registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets, managing beneficial ownership tables, overseeing compliance with the ’34 Act, Section 16 reporting, and handling Rule 144 and legend removal letters. Additional duties involve onboarding transfer agents, preparing stock exchange applications, submitting FINRA filings, managing selling stockholder matters, and coordinating closing documents, closing volumes, and board resolutions and minutes.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
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Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills.
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The ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment.
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Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves.
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Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred.
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Substantial experience with Excel spreadsheets.
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A four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
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5+ years of corporate and transactional experience.
Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$120,000 - $180,000
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.