Corporate Paralegal

About the role

The Corporate Paralegal will support the firm's clients in various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, equity financings, and general corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Understand, interpret, and explain legal principles relevant to corporate law.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists for mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft board and stockholder consents and coordinate signings and closings.
• Manage data rooms and coordinate due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Prepare and coordinate securities filings such as Form ID, Form D, and state blue sky filings for equity financings.
• Handle entity formation and drafting of documents for amendments, withdrawals, mergers, and dissolutions of corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
• Use DocuSign and Carta for cap table management.
• Complete extensive legal research and prepare comprehensive legal documents.
• Take and document board meeting minutes.
• Work closely with the legal team to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree and a Paralegal Certification.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a corporate in-house legal department, preferably for a sophisticated publicly traded company.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, equity financings, and general corporate transactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Proficiency in Diligent or electronic board book tools, Microsoft Office, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with corporate transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plans