Corporate Paralegal - Private Equity Fund Foundation

About the role

The Corporate Paralegal supports attorneys with their responsibilities and assignments in connection with the representation of their clients by managing day-to-day transactional matters related to fund formation, corporate transactions, and closings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fund formation.
• Maintain internal database of investor information.
• Analyze and review subscription agreements and side letters.
• Review and draft agreements and consents related to limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.
• Assist with entity formation, including corporate name availability and reservation, drafting of corporate organizational documents, corporate records maintenance, and preparation of foreign qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
• Assist with multiple transactional closings including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and strategic investments.
• Draft ancillary documents under attorney supervision (e.g., officer's certificates, bylaws, corporate resolutions, stock certificates, collateral receipt letters, etc.).
• Proofread and revise principal transaction documents (e.g., Private Placement Memorandum, Operating Agreement, Limited Partnership Agreement, etc.).
• Disseminate documentation to clients and to outside parties; work efficiently with firm support services, such as Reprographics, Document Production, and outside couriers.
• Create closing checklist and working group list; draft signature pages and assist with preparation of agreements, schedules, and exhibits. Proof documents and track the status of document preparation. Incorporate client and outside counsel comments in documents.
• Prepare closing files, labels, and folders and assist with the closing. Compile executed documents and save onto internal document management system (DeskSite).
• Organize and distribute originally executed agreements to client and outside counsel. Compile and index documents for preparation of closing binder. Assemble and distribute closing binders in a timely fashion.
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working as a Corporate and/or Private Fund’s paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a strong academic record.

Skills

• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Proactive self-starter who understands the details within the larger context.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently and graciously interact with Associates, Partners, Paralegals, and all staff members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Pay

Estimated hourly rate is $46.70–$52.19 ($85,000–$95,000 annually). This position is overtime and bonus eligible. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending plan.
• 401K plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees.