Corporate/Securities Paralegal position based in New York, Washington D.C., or Northern Virginia.
Requires 7-10 years of experience as a corporate/securities paralegal, preferably in a law firm environment.
Primary responsibilities involve supporting corporate transactions including IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, and stock option plans.
Key tasks include managing entity formation, corporate governance, capitalization records, blue sky/securities filings, deal closings, and post-closing procedures.
Responsible for maintaining corporate records, such as minute books and Board of Directors minutes, and assisting with due diligence efforts.
Requires proficiency in client capitalization databases (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, Pulley) and advanced Excel skills (complex sorting/filtering, formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, plan documents, and security-related agreements is essential.
Must be proficient in DocuSign and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
A Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business, Accounting, or Finance) or equivalent work experience is required; ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus.
Candidates must maintain the integrity of highly confidential information.
The expected salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000, with final compensation determined by relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

July 8, 2026

Senior Paralegal (Corporate & Securities)

CorporateFinanceIPOsM&AVenture Capital

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPDistrict of Columbia, New York City

Practice area

Corporate · Finance · IPOs · M&A · Venture Capital

PQE

7+ years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Corporate/Securities Paralegal position based in New York, Washington D.C., or Northern Virginia.
Requires 7-10 years of experience as a corporate/securities paralegal, preferably in a law firm environment.
Primary responsibilities involve supporting corporate transactions including IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, and stock option plans.
Key tasks include managing entity formation, corporate governance, capitalization records, blue sky/securities filings, deal closings, and post-closing procedures.
Responsible for maintaining corporate records, such as minute books and Board of Directors minutes, and assisting with due diligence efforts.
Requires proficiency in client capitalization databases (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, Pulley) and advanced Excel skills (complex sorting/filtering, formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, plan documents, and security-related agreements is essential.
Must be proficient in DocuSign and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
A Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business, Accounting, or Finance) or equivalent work experience is required; ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus.
Candidates must maintain the integrity of highly confidential information.
The expected salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000, with final compensation determined by relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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Last updated: July 8, 2026