Corporate Paralegal
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is seeking an exceptional paralegal. If hired, you will play a key role in providing organizational and substantive support to the attorneys on the corporate team, will have the opportunity to build out new systems and procedures, will work closely with attorneys, contracts managers, operations, and compliance teams, and will report to the lead of the corporate and securities legal group. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting-edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment in our brand new Oakland office easily accessible by BART. As we expand our offerings, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact. A creative legal mind, an extreme attention to detail, and a sense of adventure are all required.
{To begin, this position will be based in San Francisco until our Oakland office opens and will require continued ongoing travel to San Francisco on occasion}
You will:
Coordinate and prepare for Square board and board committee meetings and pre-read deliverables
Provide administrative support to the corporate team and play a key role managing important transaction documents, reviewing and executing contracts, and maintaining confidentiality
Manage corporate records and help coordinate with finance and regulatory teams on various requests in connection with our periodic filings and regulatory examinations
Manage special corporate projects
Assist with the filing of registrations and similar documents with the Secretary of State and other government agencies
Work closely with our internal product, business, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts
Provide assistance to other members of the corporate legal team as needed with managing the company’s domestic and international subsidiaries
Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach
Qualifications
You have:
At least 2 years of paralegal, project management or other experience requiring attention to detail and time management
B.A./B.S.
The ability to work with team members at all levels, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
The ability to be a good team player and help achieve corporate team goals
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and drive projects forward
Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities and attention to detail
Highly organized and proactive