Corporate Paralegal

Scale LLP

2d•$72,000•Remote

About The Position

Scale LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support our growing, national corporate practice and network. This person will bring a process driven approach to servicing Scale’s corporate clients maintaining and organizing company records, and will work with Scale's attorneys to deliver support multiple companies across all aspects of their corporate legal work, including entity initial company formation, corporate governance, debt and equity financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, equity administration, public company reporting and more and corporate governance and compliance issues. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree, or completion of a paralegal program of study is required. A paralegal certificate is required for candidates residing in states providing such certification, otherwise commensurate experience will be sufficient. As a Corporate Paralegal at Scale LLP, you will have the chance to be an integral part of a fast growing, tech-enabled modern law firm that’s rethinking the traditional firm model to build a better experience for clients, attorneys, and staff. Who we are Called the “Wave of the Future” by Reuters, Scale LLP is a top-tier distributed law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. By leveraging modern technology and a distributed structure, we provide attorneys and staff with a more satisfying, flexible working environment, and give our clients a more connected and efficient experience. Although Scale attorneys work for a variety of clients across the country, the firm was founded as a boutique supporting early-stage, venture-backed companies and we continue to bring a tech-forward, disruptive ethos to everything we do.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years paralegal experience in a corporate law setting at a law firm
Paralegal certificate or actively pursuing certification
Proven track record of taking initiative to identify and solve problems, manage projects, make continuous process improvements and work both independently and as a member of a team
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to analyze legal advice and then apply it to business needs
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity and collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters

Responsibilities

Facilitate corporate governance and other corporate recordkeeping matters, including with preparation of materials for board and committee meetings.
Creating and maintaining client Minute books, and handling annual filings with relevant governmental agencies,
Coordinate corporate approvals, including drafting resolutions, consents, agreements and similar materials, and distributing for electronic signature via AdobeSign and Dropbox.
Maintain client cap tables using equity management tools (including Carta)
Manage stock option grants and other forms of stock-based compensation, including generating grant notices, and assisting with option exercises and stock issuances
Maintain calendar for corporate entity filings and other regulatory filings and requirements
Assist with contract review and coordination with outside counsel, including maintaining and reviewing NDA forms, employment agreements, and other legal templates
Project management responsibilities across initiatives
Creating and maintaining proper access to virtual data rooms on behalf of clients