New 
Senior Corporate Paralegal (Salt Lake City, UT) (#5062)
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, Utah, Salt Lake City | |
 Nov 04, 2026 | |
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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Paralegal to join our Corporate Practice Group. As a key member of the team, you will support attorneys and clients in a broad range of corporate and securities matters, including public and private offerings, Blue Sky compliance, SEC filings, exchange listings, and corporate transactions. Your work will help drive the successful completion of complex legal matters through careful management of filings, transaction documents, and due diligence activities. If you are a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working on sophisticated corporate and securities matters, we look forward to hearing from you.
In this role, you will: * Coordinate Blue Sky qualifications for public and private offerings, including preparation and filing of documents, communication with securities examiners and participation in the resolution of issues. * Prepare exchange listing applications (NYSE, Nasdaq, OTC). * Prepare and file SEC insider reports for Section 16 and Section 13 filings. * Assist with preparation SEC public company compliance requirements and forms, work with printers, coordinate filings with SEC and obtain CUSIP numbers. * Prepare preliminary draft of operative documents relating to offerings. * Prepare drafts of various agreements, certificates and closing documents. * Prepare corporate organizational and operational documents. * Prepare securities and related reporting for cross-border transactions. * Research relating to Securities, Blue Sky and corporate laws. * Assist in due diligence reviews. * May be requested to perform other duties not listed above. What we're looking for: * Bachelor's degree or completion of a paralegal program plus 5 or more years of experience as a * paralegal in the Corporate area and/or similar work experience. * Thorough understanding and knowledge of the corporate and/or blue sky procedures including, but not limited to, document analysis, legal concepts and strategies, factual and legal research, and preparation of drafts of original closing documents and materials and responses to comments from state agencies relating to filings. * Ability to recognize and respond to problem areas with corporate and/or blue sky filings. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. * Demonstrated analytical ability and initiative. * Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment. * Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PDF and DocuSign. * Knowledge of ethical boundaries of position and when to consult with attorney. * Work in office 50% of the work week, increasing to at least 80% of the work week (at least four days per work week) starting January 4, 2027. Preferred: * Knowledge of Blue Sky laws and regulations and/or Section 16 filings. * Knowledge of SEC, NYSE and Nasdaq compliance requirements, applications and forms. * Knowledge of Minnesota and Delaware corporate law. About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.) One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178. How to Apply: Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through November 13, 2026. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. #LI-TC1 #LI-Hybrid Office Location: Salt Lake City, UT | |