About Yieldstreet
Yieldstreet is the leading private market investment platform. We believe that private market investment products should be a fundamental part of your portfolio. That's why we're unlocking access to make it easier than ever to get started. We partner with top-tier investment managers to provide investors with a wide range of opportunities across real estate, venture capital, private equity, art, short-term notes, and more. All of our offerings are curated and vetted by our team to help investors diversify away from the stock market with confidence.
All Yieldstreet offices follow a hybrid work model.
About the Role
Yieldstreet is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role combines legal expertise with operational execution to support Yieldstreet's investment platform, regulatory obligations, and corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced fintech environment and can navigate complex cross-functional projects spanning legal, compliance, and business operations.
As Corporate Paralegal, you will serve as a key partner to the General Counsel and broader Legal & Compliance team, collaborating across Finance, Investments, Growth & Marketing, Product / Data / Technology, Operations, and Investor Relations to manage business-critical legal functions and corporate initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Transactional & Investment Support
Lead the NDA process end-to-end and review vendor and services agreements to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate standards
Support attorneys with transactional work across multiple asset classesAssist with drafting and coordinating closing deliverables (e.g., offering documents, resolutions, officer certificates, governance documents) and support workflows throughout deal lifecyclesAssist with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and other similar informational review requestsProvide ongoing support to the Yieldstreet Alternative Income Fund (YAIF) team, including board meeting preparation, attendance, and documentationCorporate Initiatives & Regulatory ComplianceManage legal diligence and documentation for convertible note and equity capital raises, coordinating stakeholder communication and investor documentation
Support M&A diligence efforts, including data room management, diligence tracking, and external counsel coordinationMaintain lending licenses for Yieldstreet subsidiaries and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictionsAssist with regulatory exams and audits (e.g., SEC, FINRA), including document production and responsesSupport routine regulatory filings, employee compliance certifications, registered representative matters, and broker-dealer initiativesCross-Functional & Operational ProjectsCollaborate with Finance, Operations, and PeopleOps teams to support financial, legal, and operational priorities
Manage legal billing and outside counsel budgets, including spend tracking, cost forecasting, and coordination with FinanceFacilitate vendor relationships (including AI partners), from onboarding to engagement and compliance reviewEquity, IP & Corporate GovernanceManage Yieldstreet's equity program in Carta, working with PeopleOps and outside counsel to execute board consents, update cap tables, issue grants, manage 409A valuations, and respond to audits and shareholder inquiries
Draft, coordinate, and maintain corporate resolutions, consents, and board governance documentsLiaise with outside counsel on trademark portfolio management, filings, and renewalsSupport Finance and PeopleOps during audits and internal reviews by producing documentation and coordinating legal responsesInvestor, Litigation & Ad Hoc Legal SupportPartner with the Investor Relations team to manage asset transfer requests, document updates, and investor communications
Respond to subpoenas and other legal process requestsProvide litigation support, including discovery, internal investigations, and coordination with outside counselTake ownership of ad hoc corporate initiatives and special projects, often in a project management capacity where structure and execution are criticalQualifications
Bachelor's degree required3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within financial services, fintech, or investment managementStrong understanding of corporate governance, securities documentation, and regulatory compliance.Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and multitasking abilityExperience with Salesforce, Carta, Box, and Google Workspace preferredAbility to communicate effectively and build trust across teams in a dynamic, fast-moving environmentWhat's in it for you :
Competitive compensation packages, including equityHealth, dental & vision coverage with FSA / HSA optionsUnlimited PTO401k MatchCommuter benefitLife insuranceThis is a New York-based role. The base salary range for this position is USD 85 ,000 to 95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is eligible for equity compensation as part of the total compensation package.
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