Senior Paralegal, Upstart

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification
• 7+ years in a corporate paralegal role at a public company or major law firm
• Experience of supporting SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
• Proven support of Board of Directors and committee governance processes
• Demonstrated responsibility for corporate records, minute books, and subsidiary management

Desirable

• Upstart’s legal team is a key component of the company, helping Upstart innovate in the AI and fintech space across multiple products and supporting its mission of expanding access to credit based on true risk
• We are a team of savvy, hardworking and genuinely nice individuals collaborating closely with the business in achieving its objectives
• As the Senior Paralegal, Corporate at Upstart, you will serve as a key operator supporting Upstart’s public company reporting and corporate governance processes
• You will partner closely with others on the Corporate Legal team and cross-functional stakeholders to manage board and committee workflows, subsidiary governance, SEC reporting logistics, Section 16 reporting, and other miscellaneous corporate matters
• This role is critical to ensuring strong execution, precise documentation practices, and scalable infrastructure across the organization
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of corporate and SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports
• Support corporate governance activities and maintenance of board and committee processes, including drafting minutes, resolutions, and agendas, maintaining records, and coordinating D&O questionnaires
• Oversee subsidiary management, including entity records, officer and director tracking, organizational charts, annual filings, and related governance documentation
• Support legal aspects of acquisitions, financings, and capital market transactions, including data room management and due diligence requests, assisting with closing documents, and organizing signature collection
• Work with other members of the Legal team as well as other company functional departments on special projects and initiatives
• Manage U.S. state and local filings, business licenses, and various business entity documents with governmental agencies
• Design, develop, and implement or improve systems and processes to increase efficiency, support scalability, and ensure quality