Paralegal at Sydecar

San Francisco, California, United States

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$85,000 – $100,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Venture CapitalIndustries

Requirements

  • Certified notary
  • Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification preferred but not required
  • Minimum of 3–5+ years of in-house or law firm experience, ideally supporting corporate, securities, or venture capital matters
  • Familiarity with SEC regulations and private placement filings, including Form D, and Form ADV
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines in a dynamic fintech environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with legal research tools and contract/lifecycle management software

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and file Form D, Blue Sky filings, and other regulatory disclosures with the SEC and state regulators
  • Support the legal review and negotiation process for vendor, partnership, technology, and customer contracts
  • Maintain and organize the company’s contract database and ensure proper execution, renewal tracking, and compliance monitoring
  • Monitor regulatory developments relevant to fintech and venture capital law and assist in updating internal processes and policies
  • Support compliance initiatives by maintaining filings calendars, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely submissions
  • Notarization of certain documents
  • Ad hoc legal projects as they arise

Skills

Form D
Blue Sky Filings
SEC Filings
Contract Review
Contract Negotiation
Contract Management
Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory Compliance
Fintech Law
Securities Law
Venture Capital Law

Sydecar

Deal execution platform for venture investors

About Sydecar

Sydecar offers a deal execution platform that simplifies back-office operations for venture investors by automating tasks like banking, compliance, contracts, and reporting. This platform is particularly beneficial for emerging venture investors, such as first-time fund managers and syndicates, who often find the initial stages of venture capital challenging. Unlike competitors, Sydecar combines user-friendly software with expert support, allowing clients to maintain control over their investor networks. The company's goal is to empower these investors by providing the necessary tools and support to navigate the complexities of venture capital.

Walnut, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$23.9MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Equity
Bonus Plan

Risks

Increased competition in venture capital technology could dilute Sydecar's market share.
Reliance on partnerships may expose Sydecar to risks if partners face difficulties.
Regulatory scrutiny on private market investments could increase compliance costs for Sydecar.

Differentiation

Sydecar automates complex back-office operations for venture investors, reducing administrative burdens.
The platform offers both technological tools and human support for emerging venture investors.
Sydecar's fee structure is transparent and capped, ensuring cost predictability for clients.

Upsides

Partnership with Monark Markets enhances embedded access to private company shares for brokerages.
Capital Extension Program offers emerging managers access to follow-on capital for portfolio companies.
Rising demand for digital fund administration platforms aligns with Sydecar's offerings.

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