Corporate Paralegal

Overview

• Support the legal team in managing and executing counterparty trading documentation with precision and efficiency.
• Assist attorneys in administrative and operational tasks related to legal operations and documentation.
• Contribute to document management, knowledge management, and reporting for enhanced legal team functionality.
• Provide overflow support to the funds and investments group within the legal team.
• Draft and manage legal documents using established templates and precedents.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/AML processes and oversee related service providers.
• Maintain and update legal databases and document categorization schemes.
• Collaborate on broader legal operations initiatives to optimize team efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft and manage counterparty trading documentation, including ISDAs and brokerage agreements.
• Apply electronic signatures and maintain document templates and precedents.
• Track negotiation statuses and prepare responses to KYC/AML requests.
• Administer document management processes and retrieve documents using categorization schemes.
• Assist in maintaining the legal team’s knowledge base and provide ad hoc reporting.
• Support governance, fund formation/dissolution, and investment documentation tasks.
• Prepare lists, charts, and reports synthesizing information about funds and counterparties.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trading documentation; 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML processes and legal entity structures.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to synthesize information into clear reports and recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.