Temporary Corporate Paralegal

Overview

• Provide administrative and operational support to the legal team, focusing on counterparty trading documentation.
• Assist with document management, knowledge management, and reporting for legal operations.
• Draft and manage trading documentation, including prime brokerage agreements and ISDAs.
• Maintain and update information in online databases and manage electronic signatures.
• Support KYC/AML processes and oversee external service providers.
• Prepare reports and synthesize information for legal and operational purposes.
• Provide overflow support for governance, fund formation, and investment documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal team members to ensure efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft and manage trading documentation using established templates and precedents.
• Apply electronic signatures and manage document categorization schemes.
• Track negotiation statuses and prepare responses to KYC/AML requests.
• Maintain and update the legal team’s knowledge base and document library.
• Prepare lists, charts, and reports synthesizing information about funds and counterparties.
• Assist with governance, fund formation/dissolution, and investment documentation.
• Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources for clear reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, with 5 years preferred, in trading documentation roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML processes and legal entity structures.
• Experience with document management systems and online databases.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.