Corporate & Securities Paralegal

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.

Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.

Upwork is seeking a self-motivated corporate and securities paralegal to join our award-winning legal team. In this position, you will report to and work with the company’s Vice President II, Deputy General Counsel to support the corporate and securities and commercial work at Upwork. This position requires experience in public company representation, including public company reporting requirements, corporate governance, corporate development transactions, and other important corporate and commercial matters. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in all areas related to corporate and securities matters

• Support the preparation and review of SEC filings and earnings materials, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K and proxy statements 

• Partner with stock administration team on Section 16 matters, including reviewing Forms 4

• Support the administration and periodic updates of corporate governance policies and committee charters

• Assist in the administration of the insider trading policy, including managing trading window logistics and reviewing Rule 10b5-1 plans

• Support the planning and logistics for the annual stockholder meeting 

• Coordinate the processes for annual  director & officer questionnaires and quarterly related party tracking

• Assist with the formation of new corporate entities and support day-to-day management of corporate governance matters for corporate subsidiaries

• Coordinate and prepare for governance-focused investor engagement meetings

• Assist with the preparation of materials for board of directors and committee meetings, including board decks and meeting minutes

• Work with our stock administration team on equity matters

• Support M&A and other strategic or financing transactions, including due diligence matters

• Assist with ESG-related matters and projects, including SEC reporting on ESG risks and opportunities.

• Assist with general corporate matters and other protects and tasks on an as-needed basis

• Assist with commercial contract matters, including helping with enterprise sales and vendor contracting processes. 

What it takes to catch our eye:

• 5+ years corporate and securities experience, either at a top corporate law firm or a sophisticated in-house corporate legal team

• Resourceful self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Experience supporting the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings

• Assisted on mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions

• Team player who welcomes responsibility

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism

The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $82,000 - $120,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals.  While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees. 

At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.

We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.

Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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