Senior Paralegal

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth. Wilson Sonsini is looking for a Senior Paralegal to sit in our Palo Alto office and work with attorneys in our dynamic Corporate Department. The Senior Paralegal will be an integral part of the team in supporting clients with formations, financings, mergers, public offerings, and client governance. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Prepare corporate documents, such as charter documents and board and shareholder actions

Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and preparing reports

Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis and answering questions from clients

Conduct research to prepare and manage corporate and securities filings

Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts

Assist with D&O questionnaires and proxy statements

Perform public company governance filings and tasks, such as Section 16 reporting and legend removal requests

Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors

Handle due diligence and closing processes

Compile and distribute closing documents and closing volume

Assist with annual compliance matters

Provide support for franchise taxes and notices to clients

Handle daily corporate maintenance work

Organize client records and maintain files

Input time entry daily

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university

7+ years of corporate paralegal experience at law firm

Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for private companies

Substantive understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work

Experience with securities and corporate laws

Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks

Proficient with Excel spreadsheets

Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter who can prioritize and advance multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $56.31 - $76.19 per hour. The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).