Corporate Paralegal

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys across a variety of corporate law matters, including SEC filings, international entity management, corporate governance, and transactional support, while ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. This role is perfect for someone with strong multitasking abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with corporate entity formation, maintenance, and dissolution, including preparing and filing necessary documentation for both domestic and international entities.
• Coordinate and manage corporate filings, including annual reports, board minutes, resolutions, and SEC filings (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and S-1).
• Conduct due diligence and assist with the preparation of transactional documents for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Manage compliance requirements and ensure proper governance for international subsidiaries, including registrations, renewals, and local regulatory filings.
• Maintain and organize corporate and SEC compliance records, as well as international entity documentation, and assist with document management and calendaring deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide corporate governance support and ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with expertise in SEC filings, international entity management, corporate governance, or transactional support.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage cross-functional tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, entity management software, and familiarity with SEC filing processes, including electronic filings via EDGAR.
• Experience managing international subsidiaries and understanding of international corporate compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Available full-time, 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly in a large law firm or in-house corporate legal department as a corporate paralegal.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and legal technology platforms for managing corporate, SEC, and international filings.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with managing board governance, equity documents, and corporate transaction checklists.
• Candidate can be located anywhere in the US

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate paralegal with expertise in SEC filings and international entity management to join a dynamic legal team and contribute meaningfully to global operations!

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $85,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. 

 Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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