Senior Corporate Paralegal
SWORD Health
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United States
Posted on Jul 26, 2024
Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain.
Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.
Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact.
Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.
This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.
As the Senior Corporate Paralegal at Sword Health, you will be responsible for proactively overseeing a variety of activities and functions, including corporate governance, entity management, equity program administration, compliance and diligence support, and other special projects.
What you'll be doing:
- Corporate Governance: Support board and committee meetings, including preparing meeting materials and agendas, resolutions, exhibits and related materials. Maintain accurate corporate records, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, and board and committee meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions;
- Entity Management: Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. Manage entity records and documentation; coordinate with external service providers and legal counsel to fulfill entity-related obligations, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements and internal policies; assist in the preparation of regulatory filings, including annual reports, registrations, and disclosures;
- Equity Program Management: Serve as a key administrator for our equity program, utilizing Carta software to manage equity grants, vesting schedules, and other participant records. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate documentation, approval, record-keeping, and financial reporting of equity grants and transactions. Assist in the review and maintenance of equity-related agreements and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Assist in the communication of equity program details and updates to employees, including equity grant notifications and equity plan education;
- Compliance and Diligence Support: Monitor and track applicable regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits and due diligence processes;
- Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, service providers, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate communication, address inquiries, and provide guidance and assistance;
- Special Projects: Collaborate closely with legal leadership, corporate counsel, legal operations and our HR and finance teams to support special projects and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain efficient document and records management policies and procedures to ensure proper creation, organization, retention, and disposal of corporate records; identify opportunities for enhancing records management practices.
What you need to have:
- At least five (5) years of applicable experience as a paralegal in corporate, securities and/or M&A practice areas, preferably with a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department at a pre-IPO and/ or public company;
- Demonstrated knowledge of private company governance requirements, organizational documents, and corporate entity structures;
- Experience and familiarity with equity program administration, preferably using Carta software;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively;
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or Google suite and ability to analyze, summarize and synthesize data and create reports, preferably using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets;
- Professional certification (e.g. Certified Corporate Secretary or Certified Equity Professional) is a plus.
US - Sword Benefits & Perks:
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
• Equity shares*
• Discretionary PTO plan*
• Parental leave*
• 401(k)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first company
• Paid company holidays
• Free digital therapist for you and your family
*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform
*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*
SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.
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