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Job Location drjobs

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 115000 - 175000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary

The ECVC Specialist serves as a strategic operational partner to attorneys and clients providing expert support across corporate formation venture financings governance and compliance matters. This role supports attorneys across all of the firms domestic offices and is well-suited for a legal professional with deep knowledge of startup lifecycle needs and the venture capital ecosystem. The position requires independent judgment direct client interaction and the ability to manage complex transactional workflows with minimal supervision. .This position is responsible for managing specialized practice resources evaluating and analyzing operational processes and procedures creating systems and tools that increase efficiency; ensure implementation of best practices and innovative solutions. The position may require minimal travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Proficient at the following:

  • Company formations and preparation of related documents
  • Independently maintain and update corporate records including capitalization tables stock ledgers and electronic minute books using platforms such as Carta or Shareworks.
  • Draft ancillary financing documents resolutions and certificates
  • Manage the preparation filing and compliance tracking of Blue Sky notices Section 16 filings annual consents and franchise tax reports.
  • Counsel clients on corporate governance procedures fiduciary obligations stock option administration and ongoing compliance requirements.
  • Technology-Enabled Practice
  • Utilize Litera Transact to manage transaction checklists signature packet generation and closing documentation assemblies.
  • Recommend improvements to legal technology platforms workflow automations and knowledge management tools used in the ECVC practice.
  • Create and optimize internal workflows to enhance transaction efficiency and client service outcomes.
  • Stay conversant in emerging legal technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and leverage those tools to streamline redundant processes automate routine document tasks and improve consistency across transactions.
  • Training and Knowledge Sharing
  • Design and deliver training programs for associates new lateral attorneys and junior professional staff in ECVC-specific practice workflows client service standards and technology platforms.
  • Serve as a mentor and knowledge resource for junior paralegals assisting with onboarding and professional development initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development organization and updating of internal practice manuals template banks and ECVC process guides.
  • Other assignments as directed by an Attorney Paralegal Manager or team member.

Leadership Initiatives:

  • Streamline standardize and evaluate practice workflow and processes; develop and recommend quality control standards and process improvements
  • Identify and document best practices for developed workflows and processes. Develop and roll out training programs for Attorneys and Paralegals.
  • Identify and distribute information to the group (i.e. rule changes practice-related announcements etc).
  • Act as a liaison between Attorneys and Paralegal and support departments (i.e. Library).

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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