Paralegal

About the role

SFM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance team in New York City. The Paralegal will work closely with SFM attorneys, the firm’s Compliance professionals, and other investment and non-investment personnel to support a wide range of legal, regulatory, and administrative matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external attorneys to assist in negotiating and closing transactions.
• Receive, review and analyze non-disclosure agreements and other vendor and non-vendor contracts.
• Prepare and manage account opening documentation and review and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) materials.
• Partner with the firm’s Compliance team to support the firm’s compliance and regulatory practices.
• Support internal counsel in managing the corporate action and class action litigation workstreams
• Manage the organization, storage, and dissemination of legal documents and other departmental records.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of SFM office infrastructure and administrative processes
• Provide direct support to SFM attorneys on a range of legal, transactional, and operational matters, as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working as a paralegal or in a similar capacity
• Strong written, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness, and sound judgment.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Qualifications

• Smart risk-taking // Owner’s Mindset // Teamwork // Humility // Integrity

Skills

• Strong written, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness, and sound judgment.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Pay

We anticipate the base salary of this role to be between $120,000- $150,000. In addition to a base salary, the successful candidate will also be eligible to receive a discretionary year-end bonus.

Schedule

The position is full-time.