Located in the Biltmore area in the heart of Phoenix, Giles Law, PLLC has earned a reputation for our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, and Community. We are at the forefront of fostering a work environment that respects your personal time as much as your professional achievements.
• Dreaming of a 4-day work week including some WFH days? We're making it happen because we believe your best self shows up when life and work are in harmony.
• A Collaborative and Creative Team: You'll find yourself among like-minded professionals who value innovation, excellence, and a supportive, drama-free environment. We also Dress for your Day.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a paralegal with over 5 years of extensive experience in Corporate and Business Transactions, with a strong emphasis in securities law compliance.
Preferred Experience:
- Expertise in corporate formation (e.g., partnerships, corporations, LLCs), including foreign qualifications, mergers, and FinCEN filings.
- Maintenance and drafting of corporate records, including Board minutes, consents, and corporate minutes.
- Strong background in transactional work, reviewing, drafting, organizing agreements and legal documents, and completion of BOI forms.
- Experience in transaction closings and preparing closing certificates and documents.
- Involvement in mergers and acquisitions, corporate contract administration, and corporate financing transactions.
- Experience with private financing (e.g., venture capital, private equity, angel investors) and real estate transactions (e.g., commercial leases, investment structures).
- Stock and cap table building and management, including Excel, Carta, or Shareworks.
- Knowledge of securities laws like the ’33 and ’34 Act and ICA, and preparation of and experience in filings such as Form C, D, Blue Sky, and EDGAR.
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management tools (Ironclad), CRM tools (Salesforce), and e-signature platforms (DocuSign), is helpful.
- Public sector contracting, SaaS contract terms, intellectual property, and IT licensing experience.
- Skilled in UCC searches, document reviews, legal research and cite checking, electronic filings, and due diligence.
- High-level understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and privacy regulations, as well as blockchain product regulatory compliance and AI law familiarity.
- Interaction with clients, courts, agencies, and law firms for information gathering.
Vital to the role are:
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Due diligence expertise
- Business acumen
- Project management skills
- Client relationship management
- Regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ethical judgment and integrity
- Able to handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of applicable experience
- Paralegal certificate is desired
Business Hours:
This is a hybrid role, classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. Standard office hour requirements are 40 hours per week, and we are open from 9-5 M-Th, and 9-1 Fri. Flexibility to work extended hours is required during high-demand periods, urgent transactions, or to accommodate communication across time zones.
Benefits:
Join us, and you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Paid time off – 3 weeks PTO first year, plus sick time
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs
Employer paid STD, LTD and Life insurances
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee recognition programs
401K Plan with Match
Caregiver Support Program
Adoption Assistance Program
Gym membership discounts
Wellness programs
Childcare benefits, and more
Join our Team: If Giles Law resonates with you and you're ready to take your career to the next level in a firm that values your well-being and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you. We'll respond to all applicants.
Giles Law is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our team.
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