ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist in the formation and licensing of new client entities;
- Manage the Board and stockholder books and capitalization ledgers for client entities;
- Assist in the preparation of Board and stockholder consents and minutes for client entities;
- Manage the state corporate filings for client entities;
- Prepares stock certificates;
- Manage the Regulation D and Blue Sky filings for client entities;
- Assist with annual stockholder meetings and prepares notices, proxy materials, ballots, affidavits of mailing and agendas for annual and special meetings of stockholders;
- Reviews entity organizational documents and drafts certificates certifying same;
- Prepares stock option agreements, restricted stock agreements and other equity compensation agreements and grant documents;
- Assists in the closing of financings and strategic transactions;
- Prepares and files annual reports, notices of changes of officers, directors and related corporate information in jurisdiction of incorporation and in foreign jurisdictions in which corporation is qualified to transact business;
- Prepares and reviews complex transaction binders;
- Coordinates various aspects of closing, including assembly and preparation of documents for signature, closing arrangements and distribution of closing materials;
- Acts as a point of contact for the client; and
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree and (5+) years of experience; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for education requirement.
EXPERIENCE : A minimum of five years of experience as a corporate and securities paralegal at an AmLaw 100 law firm.
TECHNICAL SKILLS : Specific technical skills required to perform the essential functions of the position. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel.