Capital Markets Paralegal

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Overview

To support our transition to a public company, Wealthfront needs a detail-oriented Paralegal to drive operational excellence across SEC reporting, capital markets activity, and equity compliance. This candidate will partner closely with Legal, Finance, external advisors, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Public Company & SEC Reporting • Support preparation and filing of periodic and current reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related exhibits and schedules • Coordinate EDGAR filings, manage reporting calendars, and track filing deadlines •…

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To support our transition to a public company, Wealthfront needs a detail-oriented Paralegal to drive operational excellence across SEC reporting, capital markets activity, and equity compliance. This candidate will partner closely with Legal, Finance, external advisors, and vendors.
 
The ideal candidate brings strong securities law fundamentals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to help build scalable public-company processes while supporting the growth of a regulated fintech platform.
 
This role offers:
•  Direct exposure to public-company operations at a fintech scale
•  Opportunity to help build and refine best-in-class capital markets and disclosure processes
•  High visibility across Legal, Finance, and executive leadership
•  A seat at the table as we continue to grow and evolve as a public company
 
 
Responsibilities:
 
Public Company & SEC Reporting
•  Support preparation and filing of periodic and current reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related exhibits and schedules
•  Coordinate EDGAR filings, manage reporting calendars, and track filing deadlines
•  Assist with drafting and updating disclosure support materials, checklists, and internal controls documentation
 
Capital Markets & Transactions
•  Support any follow-on offerings, at-the-market programs, debt financings, and secondary transactions
•  Assist with due diligence requests from underwriters, auditors, and regulators
•  Coordinate document execution and closing logistics for capital markets transactions
 
Equity & Section 16 Compliance
•  Assist with equity plan administration, including tracking grants, vesting, exercises, settlements, and disclosures
•  Support Section 16 compliance, including preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5
•  Partner with Finance and Stock Administration to ensure accurate equity-related disclosures
 
Governance & Cross-Functional Support
•  Help maintain corporate records, board and committee materials, and governance documentation
•  Interface with external counsel, auditors, and internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, and Product
•  Support process improvements and tooling as we scale our public-company infrastructure
  • Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience supporting capital markets, securities, or public-company matters (law firm and/or in-house)
  • Hands-on experience with SEC filings and EDGAR
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-growth environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail and judgment handling sensitive information
  • Experience supporting a newly public company
  • Familiarity with equity compensation and Section 16 compliance
  • Experience in fintech, financial services, or highly regulated industries
  • Experience with equity management platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks) and disclosure management tools
  • Familiarity with Workiva
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Worldwide
    Fully remote, anywhere in the world
    Who can apply
    Same as job location
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    Worldwide

    Listing Details

    Posted
    January 13, 2026
    First seen
    April 3, 2026
    Last seen
    May 8, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    34
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    39%
    Scored at
    May 8, 2026

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