Capitalization Table Management Analyst

Cooley LLP

. Analyze the cap table implications for complex equity financings and other corporate transactions for private company clients .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Florida, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze the cap table implications for complex equity financings and other corporate transactions for private company clients
Manage cap table updates and advise on onboarding, plan administration and platform choices
Manage the planning, analysis and implementation of onboarding clients to online capitalization management platforms
Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date cap tables reflecting all equity ownership, including shares, options, warrants, convertible notes, and other securities
Proactively monitor, analyze and track changes in equity ownership resulting from equity issuances, transfers, conversions, exercises, and other corporate actions
Analyze capitalization tables to reconcile and provide specified metrics
Administer equity compensation plans, including grants, exercises, and vesting schedules
Assist with equity-related documentation, including option agreements, RSU grants, and equity incentive plans
Promote adherence to firm wide capitalization table management standards as adopted by the firm and train corporate paralegals and resource attorneys on best practices
Organize periodic peer education sessions for associates, summer associates and paralegals on the various cap table platforms
Contribute to ideation on firm projects and prototyping new software that assists with cap table management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance or accounting -related field
3+ years corporate securities, finance, paralegal or venture capital experience (e.g., venture capital financings, private placements, M&A, corporate maintenance, equity holdings, valuations, equity incentive/stock options, plans, etc.
5+ years direct applicable experience is eligible for consideration of Senior designation.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Understanding of equity management principles (preferred)
Proficiency in cap table management software
Familiarity with equity management platforms (e.g., Carta, Pulley, AngelList) (preferred)
Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing equity compensation, including SEC regulations (e.g., Rule 701, Rule 144) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

cap table managementequity financing analysisequity compensation administrationfinancial analysiscorporate transactionsequity ownership trackingcapitalization table reconciliationequity incentive plansoption agreementsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillstraining abilitiesanalytical skillsproject managementcollaborationproblem-solvingpeer educationideationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in businessBachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in accounting