Paralegal, Capital Markets

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to support sophisticated financing transactions within a fast-paced, technology-driven legal environment. You will work closely with attorneys, external counsel, and cross-functional business teams on structured finance and capital markets matters. Your work will contribute directly to the efficient execution and ongoing compliance of complex financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with the preparation, review, organization, and execution of structured finance transactions, including securitizations, warehouse facilities, and forward-flow arrangements.
• Manage transaction checklists, closing deliverables, electronic transaction binders, and other documentation required to ensure smooth and timely closings.
• Prepare corporate governance materials, including resolutions, certificates, and related documentation for company entities.
• Support ongoing compliance with contractual, corporate, and regulatory requirements associated with financing transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and update trackers covering transaction terms, reporting obligations, covenants, and other legal requirements, including the use of AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, attorneys, and external counsel to coordinate legal requirements and ensure timely delivery of transaction-related work.
• Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes, introduce useful technology, and improve the efficiency and consistency of Capital Markets Legal operations.
• Conduct legal research, drafting, proofreading, document organization, and other paralegal activities as needed.
• Proactively identify potential issues, anticipate team needs, and help resolve transaction and operational challenges efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in a medium-to-large law firm, or 4 years of experience within an in-house corporate legal department.
• Experience in capital markets, structured finance, financial services, or a related area is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of capital markets transactions and corporate governance processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent research, drafting, proofreading, document-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with project and knowledge-management technologies, with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to support legal workflows.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate requirements, take initiative, and resolve issues proactively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, accuracy, and commitment to teamwork.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve and quick, practical problem-solving is required.

Benefits

• Annual compensation of $70,000–$100,000.
• Opportunity to work on complex capital markets and structured finance transactions.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to legal, finance, treasury, operations, and compliance functions.
• Opportunity to use AI and modern technology to improve legal processes and workflows.
• Professional growth opportunities within a technology-focused organization.
• Mission-driven work supporting the adoption and financing of sustainable home solutions.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees.
• A supportive, collaborative culture focused on professional development and meaningful work.