Corporate Paralegal

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k with match

Paternity benefits

Very generous PTO

Job summary

MPI, a top-ranked global law firm, seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support the Corporate practice by preparing legal documents for clients, overseeing IPO-related tasks, and providing pre-closing, closing and post-closing assistance.

You will conduct legal research, draft and review filings, and coordinate with attorneys and business teams to ensure compliance. The role offers strong tech tools and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate law, ideally in a Big Law environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and corporate governance practices.
• Strong research skills; utilizing legal research software Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, CapMx, ShareWorks, Carta, etc.
• Experience in IPO and public company matters strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents related to corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
• Oversee IPO transaction tasks, including draft checklists, attend due diligence meetings, proofread legal documents and coordinate site visits
• Prepare deal documents, including disclosures, exhibits, SEC filings, questionnaires, financing statements, cusip number applications, purchase agreements and merger agreements
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and preparing board materials.
• Coordinate and manage document submissions to regulatory bodies as needed.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and organize files, ensuring accurate and accessible record-keeping.
• Assist with due diligence for corporate transactions and other legal projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal department.

Skills

Legal research

Corporate governance

Drafting & reviewing docs

IPO support

Communication

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER/EDGAR

CapMx

ShareWorks

Carta

Job description

The Corporate Paralegal will support the Corporate practice group by preparing legal documents for clients including overseeing IPO transaction tasks, prepare deal documents, provide pre-closing, closing and post-closing assistance, and conduct legal research.

This role is with a top ranked global law firm with over 1,000 attorneys across their 25+ locations. This firm is known for their high level of dedication to implementing cutting edge technology, and providing employees with excellent tools and resources to operate at a high level.

Description

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents related to corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
• Oversee IPO transaction tasks, including draft checklists, attend due diligence meetings, proofread legal documents and coordinate site visits
• Prepare deal documents, including disclosures, exhibits, SEC filings, questionnaires, financing statements, cusip number applications, purchase agreements and merger agreements
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and preparing board materials.
• Coordinate and manage document submissions to regulatory bodies as needed.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and organize files, ensuring accurate and accessible record-keeping.
• Assist with due diligence for corporate transactions and other legal projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal department.

Profile

A successful Corporate Paralegal should have:

• 2+ years of experience in corporate law, ideally in a Big Law environment
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and corporate governance practices.
• Strong research skills; utilizing legal research software Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, CapMx, ShareWorks, Carta, etc.
• Experience in IPO and public company matters strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range based on experience ($60-100K for 2-5 years of experience, $100-150K for 5+ years of experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a match and excellent paternity benefits
• Very generous PTO time

Interested in joining a top ranked firm supporting the Corporate practice area?

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.