Overview
This role supports a public-company legal and compliance function, acting as the execution engine behind public-company filings, board and committee preparation, entity and governance records, and litigation and insurance claims support.
The position is fully remote and reports to the Head of Legal & Compliance.
Responsibilities
Public Company and Securities Support
- Support preparation and filing of periodic and current reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
- Coordinate filing logistics with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, auditors, investor relations, and financial printers or filing agents, including EDGAR submission support, exhibit management, and filing-package assembly.
- Support Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), including preparation, review coordination, timely submission, and maintenance of the list of Section 16 insiders.
- Administer the insider trading policy, including trading-window and blackout tracking, and support Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Prepare and administer D&O questionnaires and support related director and officer records.
- Assist with annual proxy statement and annual meeting logistics and related public-company activities.
- Support stock administration and equity matters, including maintaining the cap table and equity grant records and beneficial ownership data used in Section 16 and proxy reporting, in coordination with Finance.
- Support Nasdaq listing compliance, including listing notifications and related submissions.
Board and Committee Support
- Prepare board and committee meeting materials, manage logistics, and coordinate scheduling.
- Administer the board portal (for example, Diligent or Boardvantage), including posting materials and managing director access.
- Draft and maintain minutes, resolutions, action items, and follow-ups.
Entity Management and Governance Records
- Maintain minute books, resolutions, and governance records for domestic and foreign entities.
- Support state and subsidiary filings, annual reports, good-standing maintenance, and registered-agent coordination.
Litigation and Insurance Claims Support
- Support litigation matters, including document organization, tracking, and coordination with outside counsel.
- Track and administer insurance claims and related documentation.
- Prepare responses to subpoenas and legal process, and coordinate collection and production of responsive materials.
Cross-Functional Support, AI, and Administration
- Use AI tools and legal technology to streamline filing preparation, records management, and recurring workflows; identify opportunities to work more efficiently.
- Partner with attorneys, Legal Operations, Finance, and other teams to keep matters moving and deadlines met.
- Perform other duties as required from time to time.
Requirements
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- 8 or more years of corporate or public-company paralegal experience, ideally including a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
- Working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, Section 16, and Nasdaq listing standards and public-company governance practices.
- Familiarity with public-company filing tools and processes (for example, EDGAR, XBRL, and Section 16 filing agents), board portals (for example, Diligent or Boardvantage), and entity management software.
- Experience supporting stock administration and equity plan records is a plus.
- Litigation, insurance claims, or subpoena and legal process support experience is a plus.
- Comfort using AI tools to work more efficiently, or a genuine willingness to develop fluency in them.
- Experience at a public technology or SaaS company is a plus.
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and material non-public information.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work well with attorneys, executives, and cross-functional partners.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay range: $130,000 - $159,000.
- Great healthcare benefits (100% healthcare premiums for family)
- 401K matching
- RSU equity awards
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible vacation policy
- Maternity & paternity leave
- MacBook Pro to use for work plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
- Childcare bonus
- Commuter benefits
- Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
Location
Fully remote.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, veteran status, and education.