Securities Paralegal (San Francisco Bay Area)

Position:

Corporate Paralegal, Securities Location:

San Francisco Onsite Logistics:

2/3 Days Onsite (HYBRID) Hours:

930am – 530pm (35-Hour work week) Salary:

$135,000 - $165,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus

A highly respected

AmLaw-caliber law firm

is seeking a

Corporate & Securities Paralegal (3–5 years)

to join its

Corporate & Securities practice

in San Francisco. This is a

front-line transactional role

supporting sophisticated corporate matters for

high-growth private companies, venture-backed startups, and public company clients . This position offers

meaningful responsibility , direct attorney interaction, and exposure to

M&A, venture financings, IPO-adjacent work, and complex securities compliance —ideal for a paralegal looking to deepen their transactional skill set in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through all phases of corporate and securities transactions, including:

Prepare and maintain

capitalization tables , and assist with

equity issuances, option grants, and incentive equity plans Support

venture capital financings , mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic transactions Assist with

entity formations , reorganizations, and ongoing corporate governance matters Prepare and manage

closing sets , signature pages, and post-closing deliverables Draft and file

SEC forms ,

Blue Sky filings , and related securities notices Maintain

corporate records , minute books, and electronic data rooms Conduct

due diligence

and support attorney review of transactional materials Work closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across transactions

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of direct experience

as a Corporate / Securities Paralegal (law firm experience strongly preferred) Hands-on experience with: Corporate transactions (M&A, venture financings, company formations) Securities filings and Blue Sky compliance Cap table management software

(Carta, Pulley, or similar) Strong understanding of

corporate governance , capitalization fundamentals, and transaction workflows Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel

(sorting, filtering, formulas, analysis) Experience with

DocuSign

and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Exceptional

organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills High degree of

professional judgment, discretion, and integrity Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Bachelor’s degree

required (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred) ECA designation or CEP certification

is a plus Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support transaction timelines

Why This Role

Work on

high-profile, market-moving transactions Support

innovative startups and established public companies Join a

collaborative, high-caliber legal team Gain exposure to

complex securities and transactional matters Clear runway for

professional growth and skill development