Legal Staff Paralegal in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm

Palo Alto, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Palo Alto, CA

Legal Staff

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This large US law firm has a extremely strong international presence and many substantial offices around the world. The London office specializes in corporate, international litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and communications law. This firm has been around for a long time and has grown steadily, and its large size allows it to handle highly complex transactions and disputes by using its worldwide resources. This firm's impressive client list includes many of the largest corporations, financial institutions and governments from around the world. Associates at this firm like the high-profile transactions and clients, the prestige of the firm, and the opportunities for pro bono work that are available. Compensation at this firm is at the top of the market.
M&A/Corporate Paralegal The candidate will be working with attorneys in providing legal services to companies in all phases of their life cycle (from formation to public company reporting) and transactions (from inception through closing). Possessing an understanding of the mechanics of corporate representation, including corporate housekeeping and transactional matters, including venture capital and securities offerings & M&A. Forming and maintaining various business entities including corporations and limited liability companies. Maintaining minute books and other corporate records, including capitalization information. Drafting and preparing minutes, consents, stock certificates and related transfer documents, officer certificates and related basic corporate and commercial documents. Researching state and federal securities law and preparing related filings. Carta and Share working equity management and stock option administration and preparation of related documents and SEC filings. Preparing closing checklists, coordinating closings, preparing signature pages and following up on post-closing items, including preparation of related closing indices and binders. Four year college degree is required. Should have 2-4 years of corporate experience. Background/experience with start-up entities is preferred. Foreign language skills are a plus.