Senior Corporate PCR and Capital Markets Paralegal

Latham & Watkins

. Manage a diverse portfolio of emerging company clients, including startups and venture-backed businesses .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate records, transaction documentation, and compliance with state and federal securities laws. Proficient in utilizing equity platforms and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced legal environment.

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Paralegal ExperienceCapital Markets KnowledgeCorporate Law ExpertiseProject Management SkillsResearch Skills

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Hard Skills

Incorporation Document PreparationInvestor Agreement ReviewTransaction Document ManagementCapitalization Table AnalysisStock Financing AssistanceClosing Document FinalizationEquity Platform Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsExceptional Attention to DetailAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

CartaPulleyJPMShareworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

State Corporation LawsFederal Securities LawsRegulatory AgenciesCorporate Service Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a diverse portfolio of emerging company clients, including startups and venture-backed businesses
Liaise with clients, investors, other stakeholders, internal teams, and third parties
Prepare and review incorporation documents, investor agreements, and transaction/financing documents
Assist with transactional work, including stock financings
Maintain, research, and analyze corporate records and capitalization tables
Maintain transaction checklists, document and deliverable trackers, closing documents, and certificates
Review and finalize closing documents for execution
Onboard records for new clients by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing corporate and transactional documents and capitalization tables
Create, manage, and maintain equity platforms including Carta, Pulley, JPM, and Shareworks
Complete work promptly and deliver accurate, top-tier work product

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Signed declaration if located in a California office, or preferably a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
Minimum of six (6) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
ECG and Capital Markets experience
Thorough knowledge of state corporation laws and federal and state securities laws and regulations
Intermediate to advanced research skills involving federal, state, and local government agencies, regulatory agencies, and corporate service company websites
Strong organizational and project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Flexible working schedule that allows for hybrid and in-office presence may be available