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Legal.io is working with a leading fintech company seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal for a 3 month contract. This is a fully remote position, full-time (40 hours per week), on a contract-basis with available benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k).

Scope of Work

Title: Corporate Paralegal (Secondment)

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Remote (US)

Hours: 40 Hours / Week

Technology: Diligent Boards

Duration: 3 Months

Pay Rate: $60 - $70 / hour ($120,000 - $140,000 annualized)

Corporate Governance:

• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, stock ledgers, and other key corporate documents.
• Support the maintenance of domestic and international subsidiary entity activity, jurisdictional qualifications to do business, and related entity and corporate governance items.
• Prepare materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and consents.
• Manage corporate filings and ensure timely submission of reports to regulators, including annual reports, proxies, and 8-Ks.
• Establish and maintain corporate compliance policies and procedures in alignment with the company’s legal and regulatory obligations.

SEC Filings And Public Company Compliance

• Prepare and assist with filing periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Collaborate with finance and investor relations teams to ensure the accuracy of public disclosures.
• Assist in the preparation of annual proxy statements and coordinate the annual shareholder meetings, including notice of meetings and proxy materials.
• Implement a comprehensive public company compliance strategy to ensure adherence to all reporting and disclosure obligations.

Equity Administration And Stock Plans

• Manage and update stockholder records, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity compensation tracking.
• Support the administration of the company’s equity plans and coordinate transactions with transfer agents and internal legal teams.
• Monitor insider trading and compliance with Section 16 rules.
• Develop and implement scalable processes to improve equity plan management and alignment with regulatory standards.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A transactions, including coordinating document collection and review.
• Support post-merger integration activities to ensure seamless execution of corporate restructuring or other strategic initiatives.

Legal Research And Compliance

• Conduct legal research related to corporate governance, securities law, and other regulatory matters.
• Monitor new legal and regulatory developments relevant to a public company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement customer feedback loops to continuously improve legal processes and services.

General Support

• Assist with various corporate projects as assigned, such as internal audits, litigation matters, or special projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, including finance, investor relations, and human resources.
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors, outside counsel, and regulatory bodies.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a publicly traded company or law firm specializing in public company compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.
• Proven experience in maintaining corporate governance and managing public company compliance.
• Strong knowledge of SEC filings, public company governance, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success in managing stockholder records and supporting the administration of equity plans.
• Familiarity with corporate securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Exchange Act of 1934.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Proficiency with equity administration platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks) and knowledge of stock plan management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and corporate reorganizations.
• Experience working with Board of Directors communications and corporate secretarial functions.
• Experience in the technology or high-growth industries is a plus.

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