NerdWallet is seeking an experienced and proactive Sr. Paralegal, Corporate & Legal Operations, to join our Legal team. In this role, you’ll support a broad range of legal functions, including subsidiary governance, corporate filings, securities compliance, regulatory documentation, and strategic transactions. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to maintain NerdWallet’s global legal entity structure, manage public company obligations, and help drive operational excellence.
This is a high-impact opportunity to work in a fully remote, fast-paced environment where your expertise and attention to detail will support the foundation of NerdWallet’s legal operations.
Governance & Public Company Compliance
Draft and maintain governance materials, including board and committee resolutions, consents, agendas, organization charts, and minutes.
Support the preparation of board and committee meeting materials and coordinate governance calendars and filing deadlines.
Coordinate the full lifecycle of the annual shareholder meeting and proxy process, including preparation and distribution of D&O questionnaires, board evaluations, draft resolutions, and meeting logistics.
Manage the development and submission of the proxy statement and related SEC filings; compile officer/director bios, beneficial ownership data, stock ownership disclosures, and committee activity reporting.
Oversee communications with proxy service providers, transfer agents, and regulatory entities (e.g., Broadridge, AST, CEDE & Co.), including notification letters and record date authorizations.
Prepare shareholder meeting materials such as agendas, scripts, voting reports, tellers’ documentation, and meeting minutes; coordinate vote tabulation and results reporting.
Coordinate and file Form 8-Ks related to annual meeting outcomes and CEO presentations.
Prepare and file SEC reports (Forms 3, 4, 5, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K); monitor Section 16 compliance and insider trading activity.
Maintain records of directors and officers in compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
Entity Management
Oversee the lifecycle of U.S. and international subsidiaries, including formation, restructuring, and dissolution.
Prepare and file entity formation documents, DBAs, qualifications, annual reports, and certifications.
Coordinate execution, notarization, and legalization of global documents, including apostilles and certified copies.
Transactions & Strategic Projects
Support M&A and financing transactions, including due diligence, closing logistics, and post-closing documentation.
Draft corporate documents such as officer certificates, intercompany agreements, and powers of attorney.
Maintain data rooms, track legal deliverables, and manage compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally on audits, equity actions, and legal aspects of business initiatives.
Legal Operations & Process Optimization
Triage and manage incoming corporate legal requests using LawVu; ensure visibility into workstreams and key deadlines.
Manage legal platforms, including BoardVantage, Traact, and Workiva; maintain accurate databases and entity compliance information.
Generate reports on the entity portfolio and legal metrics; provide insights for internal stakeholders.
Leverage AI-enabled legal tools to streamline governance workflow and optimize corporate compliance reporting
Oversee registered agent relationships and legal invoicing; contribute to budget planning and vendor coordination.
Maintain legal templates, SOPs, trackers, and governance documentation
Required Qualifications
10+ years of corporate paralegal experience in a public company legal department
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, SEC compliance, and entity management.
Excellent communication skills and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a high-growth or technology-driven environment.
Familiarity with Nasdaq governance standards and board operations.
At NerdWallet, we deliver legal support that is scalable, strategic, and integrated into the business. As a Sr. Paralegal, Corporate & Legal Operations, you’ll be at the core of our legal function, ensuring that our governance, compliance, and corporate structure support innovation and integrity. Join our collaborative, fully remote team and help shape the foundation for NerdWallet’s continued growth.
This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.
Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi StipendÂ
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy
Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity AuctionÂ
Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)
401K with company match
Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Â
NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice.
NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:
E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)
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