Securities Paralegal (Blue Sky)

Job Summary & Objectives

The Blue Sky Paralegal will be responsible for managing and supporting compliance with state securities (“Blue Sky”) laws related to private placements, public offerings, investment funds and other securities transactions. The Blue Sky Paralegal will work under the direct supervision of an experienced attorney.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and file Blue Sky notices and exemption filings in connection with securities offerings (e.g., Form D, U-2, U-1, etc.).
• Monitor state filing deadlines, renewal periods and amendments to ensure timely compliance.
• Work with internal teams and regulatory agencies to coordinate and confirm state registrations or exemptions.
• Track and maintain accurate Blue Sky filing records, calendars and correspondence.
• Assist with offering-related due diligence, audit support and investor reporting.
• Research state securities laws, rule changes and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Draft and maintain procedural checklists and process improvements related to Blue Sky compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
  
  

Required

Skills and Experience

• 2-3 years of paralegal experience in a corporate practice area
• Ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions, time zones and transactions
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
• Ability to become subject-matter expert on specialized systems (e.g., SEC filing software)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities
• Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and high standard of excellence across all assignments
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends and travel when necessary
  
  

Preferred

• Prior hands-on experience working with Blue Sky laws and related securities filings preferred
  
  

Physical Demands (required To Perform Essential Job Functions)

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Sitting: Remaining in the seated position, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Pulling/Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert steady force upon an object so that the object moves toward or away from the force
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine, or by bending legs at knees
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  
  

Work Environment

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as in typical office or administrative work (normal light, air and space in the work environment)

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

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