Graham Partners | Private Equity | Paralegal

About Graham Partners: Graham Partners is a private investment firm principally focused on investing in technology-driven companies in advanced manufacturing and technology-enabled services that are spurring innovation, resulting in product substitutions, raw materials conversions, and disruptions to traditional end markets. Graham can offer control or minority capital solutions and typically targets companies with EBITDA up to $50 million. Since Graham began managing third party capital over 25 years ago, the firm has closed over 160 acquisitions and investments. Investors include college and university endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, insurance companies, pension plans, high-net-worth individuals, and other institutional investors. Based in suburban Philadelphia, the Firm has access to extensive operating resources and industrial expertise and is a member of The Graham Group, an alliance of independent operating businesses, investment firms, and philanthropic entities, which all share in the common legacy of entrepreneur Donald C. Graham.

Responsibilities

• Project management of legal matters at companies across the Graham Partners’ portfolio.
• Draft, review, and revise a broad range of contracts, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor and service agreements, consulting and advisory agreements, and other commercial arrangements for portfolio companies and the firm.
• Project management of fund formation and completion of accompanying legal documents.
• Create and maintain comprehensive contract and policy banks and a contract term playbook.
• Assist the compliance function with documentation and recordkeeping in support of the firm’s regulatory obligations.
• Support and participate in special projects undertaken by the Legal Team.
• Support coordination between in-house counsel and outside counsel, as well as other third-party providers.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as a paralegal is required.
• Prior experience working in financial services (e.g., private equity, asset management, banking, or a similar regulated financial institution) or supporting financial services clients at a law firm is required.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and drafting contracts and other legal documents.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgment.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Entrepreneurial mentality with a desire to continuously improve processes and expand capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools and platforms, and document/contract management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an in-house legal function or working closely with a general counsel is preferred.
• Familiarity with private fund structures, fund formation processes, and private equity transactions is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate and an undergraduate degree from a four-year institution is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for a hybrid office schedule
• Paid firmwide holidays
• Ongoing training
• Wellness stipend / Fitler Club membership
• Paid parental leave