The ECVC Specialist serves as a strategic operational partner to attorneys and clients, providing expert support across corporate formation, venture financings, governance, and compliance matters. This role supports attorneys across all of the firm’s domestic offices and is well-suited for a legal professional with deep knowledge of startup lifecycle needs and the venture capital ecosystem. The position requires independent judgment, direct client interaction, and the ability to manage complex transactional workflows with minimal supervision. .This position is responsible for managing specialized practice resources, evaluating and analyzing operational processes and procedures, creating systems and tools that increase efficiency; ensure implementation of best practices and innovative solutions. The position may require minimal travel.

Proficient at running, analyzing, and summarizing the following:

• Governance and Compliance Management
• Independently maintain and update corporate records, including capitalization tables, stock ledgers, and electronic minute books using platforms such as Carta or Shareworks.
• Manage the preparation, filing, and compliance tracking of Blue Sky notices, Section 16 filings, annual consents, and franchise tax reports.
• Counsel clients on corporate governance procedures, fiduciary obligations, stock option administration, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Technology-Enabled Practice
• Utilize Litera Transact to manage transaction checklists, signature packet generation, and closing documentation assemblies.
• Recommend improvements to legal technology platforms, workflow automations, and knowledge management tools used in the ECVC practice.
• Create and optimize internal workflows to enhance transaction efficiency and client service outcomes.
• Stay conversant in emerging legal technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and leverage those tools to streamline redundant processes, automate routine document tasks, and improve consistency across transactions.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing
• Design and deliver training programs for associates, new lateral attorneys, and junior professional staff in ECVC-specific practice workflows, client service standards, and technology platforms.
• Serve as a mentor and knowledge resource for junior paralegals, assisting with onboarding and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to the development, organization, and updating of internal practice manuals, template banks, and ECVC process guides.
• Other assignments as directed by an Attorney, Paralegal Manager or team member.

Leadership Initiatives:

• Streamline, standardize and evaluate practice workflow and processes; develop and recommend quality control standards and process improvements
• Identify and document best practices for developed workflows and processes. Develop and roll out training programs for Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Identify and distribute information to the group (i.e., rule changes, practice-related announcements, etc).
• Act as a liaison between Attorneys and Paralegal, and support departments (i.e. Library).

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• BA/BS Degree
• Minimum five years of paralegal and or advisory experience as an ECVC Paralegal at a law firm or corporate legal department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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