Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal Overview

• The Corporate Paralegal will support business transactions and private securities offerings, ensuring compliance with corporate and LLC laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex transactions, providing critical assistance in due diligence and document preparation.
• Contribute to investment fund formation and maintenance, including filings, investor transfers, and fund closings.
• Maintain corporate governance records, including organizational documents, resolutions, and board meeting materials.
• Prepare and submit federal and state securities filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct legal research on business law, securities regulations, and compliance requirements to support client objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, and professionals to facilitate transaction and fund closings.
• Benefit from professional growth opportunities and work-from-home flexibility in a hybrid work arrangement.

Corporate Paralegal Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and private securities offerings, managing data rooms and preparing transaction documents.
• Draft, review, and proofread contracts, agreements, and corporate policies under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and file entity formation, amendment, dissolution, and annual report documents.
• Support investment fund formation, including required filings and investor list maintenance.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to track deadlines, manage transaction files, and facilitate closings.
• Maintain corporate governance records and assist with board meeting materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams to support client compliance obligations.

Corporate Paralegal Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum four years of corporate or business paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and LLC law, entity formation, and corporate governance.
• Experience preparing securities filings, including EDGAR and FINRA filings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant legal research applications.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with the Corporate Transparency Act and federal/state tax filings is a plus.