Corporate Securities Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and restructurings
• Prepare and manage organizational and governance documents for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships
• Assist with entity maintenance, including qualifications, mergers, conversions, and ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, stock ledgers, and governance databases
• Utilize capitalization management platforms like CARTA to maintain cap tables and equity ownership records
• Assist with due diligence, including document review and virtual data room organization
• Prepare and file SEC documents via EDGAR (Forms D, 3, 4, 5, 8-K)
• Conduct blue sky research and coordinate federal and state securities filings
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and conduct necessary lien or judgment searches

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Paralegal certificate required (preferably from an ABA-approved or accredited program)
• 4–7 years of corporate and securities paralegal experience, ideally within a large law firm or in-house legal department
• Proficiency with EDGAR and capitalization management platforms such as CARTA
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, transactional processes, and securities regulations

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• Parental leave and family-building support
• Mental health support via Lyra Health EAP
• Commuter and transportation benefits

About the Company

Reed Smith is a global law firm that offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package designed to support professional growth and personal well-being. We are committed to our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact.