Corporate Paralegal

Posted on 5/22/2023

Locations

United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Word/Pages/Docs

Excel/Numbers/Sheets

Requirements

5+ years of relevant paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house
Proficient with Google docs, Google sheets, Adobe Pro and DocuSign
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Strong project-management skills, able to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, able to timely deliver consistently high quality work product
Collaborative team player, eager to help others
Excellent judgment and discretion

At Plaid, our mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. There has never been a better time than now to start building the future of fintech with us. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, and Betterment, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. #LI-Remote

At Plaid, we work at the intersection of technology and finance on disruptive innovations that require creative and pragmatic legal solutions. We deal with novel issues every day that require cross-functional work across Plaid’s risk, product, engineering, and business teams. We’re looking for a thoughtful and detailed-oriented paralegal to join our growing legal team as a Corporate Paralegal.

Based in one of our office hubs (SF, NY, DC) and reporting to Plaid’s Lead Corporate Counsel, in this role you will be primarily responsible for providing organizational and substantive support to the Corporate Legal Team on corporate governance, capital markets, and equity compensation matters. We’re looking for a collaborative and motivated team member with excellent organizational skills who can juggle multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

What excites you

Support corporate secretary function on governance matters, including support for parent and subsidiary Board and committee meetings, preparation and management of minutes, maintenance of corporate registrations, and other corporate recordkeeping duties
Support for stock administrator function through management of stock transfer documentation, tracking of equity awards, market research for Section 701 disclosures, and maintenance of Plan documents
Support corporate legal team in all stages of capital markets and corporate development transactions, including diligence and closing
Assist corporate legal team in providing general support to finance, tax and accounting teams on a broad range of matters
Assist the corporate legal team on other special projects as assigned

What excites us

5+ years of relevant paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house
Proficient with Google docs, Google sheets, Adobe Pro and DocuSign
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong project-management skills, able to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, able to timely deliver consistently high quality work product
Collaborative team player, eager to help others
Excellent judgment and discretion

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

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501-1,000 employees

Website

Developer of fintech infrastructure & APIs

Company Overview

Plaid is focused on democratizing financial services through technology. They build beautiful consumer experiences, developer-friendly infrastructure, and intelligent tools that give everyone the ability to create amazing products that solve big problems.

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.
Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.
Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Company Core Values

Make an impact: We empower you to make an impact. Your code will ship. Your idea will be heard. Your campaign will launch. Your work will help millions of people do more with their money.
Learn and grow, together: We’re growing fast, and you will too. You’ll be surrounded by talented, positive people to solve hard problems at scale.
Feel connected: Our employee experience is centered around a shared sense of purpose and set of principles. At Plaid, people feel supported, can take risks, and are heard.