About this role
Role Overview
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Background in a high-growth technology company
- Proficiency with Workiva (Wdesk), Boardvantage, EDGAR, and Google Workspace
- Administration of insider trading compliance programs and Rule 10b5-1 plans
- Participation in debt or equity offerings and M&A transactions
- Familiarity with SOX-related disclosure controls and public company compliance frameworks
- Track record of improving governance workflows or implementing legal technology solutions
- A self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive working under limited direction and an attitude that no job is too challenging or too small.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options
- Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
- Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short
- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
- Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
- Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).