OverviewEmerson Collective deploys a wide range of tools from impact investing to philanthropy to advocacy in pursuit of a more equal and just America. We focus on creating systemic change in education, immigration, climate, and cancer research and treatment. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, we work to create new possibilities for individuals and communities.Emerson Collective is impatient but optimistic, and bold but pragmatic in its approach. To meet the ambitious goals of its founder, Emerson Collective is seeking colleagues with both the audacity to dream up new ways to improve the world, and the determination to make them a reality.
The OpportunityReporting to the General Counsel, the legal team is looking for an experienced Paralegal to provide a broad range of support on investment matters related to all stages of Emerson Collective’s investments in private and public companies, venture capital funds, and other alternative funds.Role and Responsibilities
- Provide reliable paralegal support on a broad range of investment matters.
- Manage multiple venture financing and other investment matters alongside one another in a highly detail-oriented fashion.
- Provide expert assistance in stock administration matters and maintenance of capitalization ownership records in portfolio management platforms (e.g., Aumni, ilevel, Addepar).
- Assist with subscription agreement and side letter matters.
- Support back-end investment closing process, including preparation of signature packets, collection of signatures, and preparation of closing wire information.
- Provide support related to general corporate records, handle company formations and corporate and securities filings as necessary.
- Handle confidential information sensitively, with a commitment to professionalism and collegiality.
- Maintain legal records utilizing various tools, such as Google Drive, Box, Carta, Aumni, Ironclad, Asana, and other third-party platforms.
- Seek to improve our team’s processes and interactions to increase efficiency and ensure the highest quality of work product.
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements
- You have 7+ years of direct work experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department (ideally, a combination of both).
- You have a deep commitment and passion for the mission and values of Emerson Collective.
- You are graceful under pressure, flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.
- You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work and possess unwavering professional ethics and personal integrity.
- You are hungry to learn, curious to ask questions, and take on new tasks with enthusiasm.
- You are familiar with investor-side investment processes and have deep experience in venture financings, capital markets deals, venture capital fund investments, and/or Mamp;A matters.
- You are comfortable with capitalization tables and familiar with option plans and blue sky laws.
- You have experience supporting boards of directors with meeting materials.
- You have the ability to manage multiple matters at once, effectively prioritize tasks, and have excellent time management skills.
Location Emerson Collective is a Bay Area-based organization with offices in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Oakland, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position is located in Palo Alto.
CompensationThe salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Emerson Collective offers excellent organizational benefits.
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our mission and values as we strive to create systemic change and open possibilities for all of the communities we serve. To that end, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.