Paralegal - Art Finance

About the role

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, seeks an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join its team in New York City. The role supports a diversified, high volume portfolio of domestic and international lending transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain UCC filings and comparable international registration filings, including financing statements, amendments, continuations, and terminations
• Process and track outside counsel legal invoices and manage e-billing systems, including Legal Tracker
• Cook document execution processes and maintain transaction files and closing records
• Conduct research using legal, financial, and public information databases, including Westlaw, SEC/EDGAR, and other relevant sources
• Support client due diligence efforts, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) review processes
• Aid CAF attorneys with the preparation of loan documentation, where needed
• Organize and maintain global contract templates database

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• At least two years of relevant experience, preferably in paralegal or legal assistant roles with top-tier law firms or in-house legal departments
• Experience supporting secured lending, asset-based lending, commercial finance, or other financing transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and well-developed professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Interest in the art market and enthusiasm for learning about auction processes and art-backed lending
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in legal software and databases such as Westlaw and SEC/EDGAR

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in legal software and databases such as Westlaw and SEC/EDGAR

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a matching contribution up to 5%
• Life Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
• Generous time-off and leave policies, including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Commuter Benefits (pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month)
• Back Up Child & Elder Care (up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons)
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day (one paid day per year to dedicate your time to a charity of your choice)
• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

Pay

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Schedule

N/A