Senior Corporate Paralegal

About the role

This role is worth your attention because it offers a billable hour target of approximately 1,000 hours/year, significantly lower than the industry standard. The compensation includes a base salary of $120,000-$160,000 with a tiered bonus for hours above target. The firm is Chambers-ranked and features in Chambers Alternative Funds 2025, known for its work in venture capital, emerging company transactions, impact investing, and M&A.

Responsibilities

• Owning corporate filings, entity management, and governance workflows across multiple client entities
• Coordinating and managing closings for venture financings — SAFEs, convertible notes, priced equity rounds — including signature packages, data rooms, and cap table maintenance
• Designing and improving internal processes, closing checklists, and precedent libraries
• Serving as the primary coordination point between attorneys, clients, and counterparties across all transactional matters
• Expanding into funds and debt closings as the role and your relationship with the firm grow

Requirements

• 6–15 years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm or sophisticated legal environment
• Hands-on experience with venture/emerging company transactions: SAFEs, priced rounds, convertible notes, cap tables, option grants, equity documentation
• A track record of independently managing closings — signature packages, multi-party logistics, virtual data rooms — without needing to be told what to do next
• Deep corporate governance skills: entity formation, maintenance, and state filings across multiple U.S. jurisdictions; minute books
• Proficiency with DocuSign, virtual data rooms, and document management systems
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent credential

Qualifications

• Based in or near New York City; able to come into the Grand Central office 1–2 days per week
• U.S. work authorization required — visa sponsorship is not available

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Experience with legal research and analysis

Benefits

• Equity: Competitive equity offered
• Health Insurance: 100% covered for the employee
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days — genuinely encouraged and respected

Pay

$120,000 – $160,000 base salary with a tiered bonus for hours above target

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 1–2 days in the Grand Central office; the firm is open to fully remote for the right candidate