Corporate Paralegal

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Year-end discretionary bonus

Monthly parking allowance

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support its corporate governance and M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of paralegal experience in a U.S. law firm, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple concurrent matters. This full-time position offers competitive pay, a potential bonus, and a collaborative work environment with a monthly parking stipend.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent corporate/transactional paralegal experience in a U.S. law firm.
• Strong background in corporate filings and governance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and file organizational and transactional documents.
• Maintain corporate records and governance materials.
• Support attorneys through all stages of closings.

Skills

Corporate governance

Entity management

M&A support

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal practice technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Paralegal certificate or training

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, W2 Direct Hire

Schedule: Fully onsite; eligibility for 1 remote day per week after a successful onboarding period

Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a respected law firm in the Uptown Charlotte area who seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support a busy practice focused on corporate governance, entity management, and merger and acquisition transactions. This role is ideal for someone with at least three recent and tenured years of corporate/transactional experience in a U.S. law firm who enjoys complex deal work, maintains strong organizational discipline, and can manage multiple concurrent matters. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, eligibility for a year-end discretionary bonus, and a monthly parking allowance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and file organizational and transactional documents, including entity formation paperwork, amendments, withdrawals, dissolutions, and related state filings
• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, stock ledgers, governance documents, and internal databases
• Draft resolutions, written consents, officer and secretary certificates, and other corporate governance materials
• Obtain EINs and prepare associated IRS forms; support regulatory and jurisdictional research
• Coordinate with service providers regarding registered agent matters, state submissions, compliance tracking, and document retrieval
• Assist with due diligence by ordering and summarizing lien, litigation, and bankruptcy searches
• Support attorneys through all stages of closings, including signature page management, document organization, checklists, completing post-closing tasks, and assembling closing binders
• Prepare UCC filings, amendments, and terminations; research state requirements for entity qualifications and compliance
• Manage multiple time-sensitive assignments with strong accuracy, attention to detail, and follow‑through
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and third‑party service providers
• Identify and resolve filing issues, good‑standing concerns, document inconsistencies, and other procedural challenges
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and internal documentation for active matters and ongoing transactional work

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent and continuous corporate/transactional paralegal experience in a U.S. law firm
• Strong background in entity formation, corporate filings, corporate governance, and M&A support
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent writing, organizational, and follow‑through skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal practice technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Paralegal certificate or formal paralegal training
• Experience supporting multi‑jurisdictional entity work

Additional Information

• This is a fully onsite role located in Uptown Charlotte
• After a successful onboarding period, employees may work remotely one day per week
• The position is full‑time with standard business hours; occasional extended hours may be required during peak transactional periods
• The firm provides a monthly parking stipend to assist with parking costs

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non‑qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Holly Hilderhoff

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