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Senior Corporate Paralegal

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: Fenwick & West
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Secretary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We have an opening for a Senior Corporate Paralegal whose experience is focused in Capital Markets, Startups and Mergers & Acquisitions. This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices. 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.

Responsibilities
  • Capital Markets and Public Companies (required): experience in IPO and public company matters, including registration statement numerical backup spreadsheets, beneficial ownership tables, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144 and legend removal letters, transfer agent onboarding, stock exchange applications, FINRA filings, selling stockholder matters, closing documents, closing volumes and board resolutions and minutes.
  • Startup (required): incorporating technology and life sciences companies, corporate records management, stock option plan implementation and administration, venture capital financings, blue sky research, Carta and Share works equity management.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (preferred): collecting due diligence documents and organizing electronic data sites, performing diligence research and capitalization due diligence, coordinating shareholder mailings and regulatory filings, drafting and managing signing and closing documents, and preparing closing volumes.
Qualifications
  • Experience in capitalization maintenance platforms such as Carta and Share Works.
  • Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills.
  • The ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment.
  • Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred.
  • 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.
Benefits And Compensation
  • 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.
  • The anticipated base salary range is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on role, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.
  • We provide a comprehensive benefits program including Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.
Employment Details
  • Seniority level:
    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type:

    Full-time
  • Job function:
    Legal
  • Industries:
    Law Practice

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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