Corporate Paralegal

Cooley LLP

Palo Alto, CA, USA
Base: $42.00 - $57.00 ph ($87,360 - $118,560 annua...
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Corporate entity formation and maintenance
Drafting and filing corporate and securities documents
Due diligence and corporate records organization
Cooley LLP is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to provide legal support for corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public clients. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills

Job Summary

  • Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients.
  • Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, and generous parental leave.
  • The position requires assisting with entity formation, coordinating closings, preparing legal opinions, drafting filings, maintaining capitalization tables, and training junior staff.

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Cooley LLP is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to provide legal support for corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public clients. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills.

Salary

Base: $42.00 - $57.00 per hour ($87,360 - $118,560 annually); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate entity formation and maintenance
  • Drafting and filing corporate and securities documents
  • Due diligence and corporate records organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to work overtime as required

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with Carta or Shareworks equity systems
  • Previous law firm experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3+ years transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A
  • Available to work overtime as required

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