Overview

Position summary Under general supervision, the Corporate & Securities Paralegal provides legal and operational support to attorneys in the U.S. Corporate Group and Securities team. This role supports corporate transactions, entity management, mergers and acquisitions, venture financings, restructurings, and securities compliance matters, including private and public offerings and related federal and state filings. The ideal candidate is comfortable with electronic filing systems and legal technology platforms and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Job duties and responsibilities Support corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, restructurings, and other strategic matters. Prepare and manage organizational and governance documents for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, including formation documents, bylaws, operating agreements, organizational minutes, and state filings. Assist with entity maintenance, including qualifications, mergers, conversions, dissolutions, withdrawals, and ongoing corporate compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Prepare corporate resolutions, written consents, secretary and officer certificates, and other governance documentation. Maintain corporate records, minute books, stock ledgers, governance databases, and entity management systems. Utilize capitalization management platforms (e.g., CARTA) to maintain cap tables, equity ownership records, stock option information, SAFEs, warrants, and related equity documentation. Assist with due diligence for corporate transactions, including document review, virtual data room organization, and diligence tracking. Prepare and coordinate transactional closing documentation, including execution packets, closing agendas, signature pages, good standing certificates, certified charter documents, and post-closing deliverables. Prepare, review, and file SEC documents via EDGAR (Forms D, 3, 4, 5, 8-K) and maintain filing credentials and access codes. Conduct blue sky research and coordinate federal and state securities filings, including EFD submissions. Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and related state filings. Conduct lien, litigation, bankruptcy, and judgment searches, summarize findings, and support filings as required. Track and monitor annual reports, governance deadlines, securities filing obligations, and other recurring compliance requirements. Leverage legal technology, document management systems, e-signature platforms, and collaboration tools to support workflow efficiency. Coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, outside counsel, and service providers throughout transactions and corporate maintenance activities. Manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound independent judgment. Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented asnecessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required. Paralegal certificate required, preferably from an ABA-approved or accredited program. Equivalent combination of education and relevant corporate/securities experience may be considered. Experience: 4-7 years of corporate and securities paralegal experience, ideally within a large law firm, sophisticated boutique firm, or in-house legal department. Significant experience supporting corporate transactions, SEC compliance, entity management, and securities filings required. Experience with EDGAR filings, blue sky compliance, and capitalization management platforms (e.g., CARTA) strongly preferred. Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to work independently or with minimal super