Corporate Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave up to 12 weeks

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support the Business and Transactions team in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in corporate or transactional paralegal work, with M&A and venture capital experience, and strong drafting and organizational skills; the role involves coordinating closings, due diligence, and regulatory filings across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of paralegal experience in corporate or transactional matters.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and/or venture capital transactions preferred.
• Four-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proactive approach with sound judgment and problem-solving.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and timekeeping software.
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies, venture capital financings, and other corporate transactions.
• Serve as a primary liaison among attorneys, clients, and other involved parties.
• Draft, proofread, organize, and assemble transactional and closing documents.
• Prepare corporate governance materials, financing documents, corporate approvals, and related agreements.
• Coordinate and track due diligence, including maintaining checklists, reviewing documents, and assisting with disclosure schedules.
• Develop and maintain closing checklists and monitor outstanding items through completion.
• Coordinate transaction closings and handle post-closing follow-up, filings, and documentation.
• Prepare and submit applications and other materials to state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Respond to client requests and coordinate the collection and distribution of transaction-related materials.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, billing, and productivity records.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals across multiple offices.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate law knowledge

M&A support

Venture capital experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in-office/2 remote

Salary: $80,000-$130,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a prominent national law firm seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its Business and Transactions team in Portland. This is an excellent opportunity to support sophisticated corporate matters while working alongside attorneys and legal professionals across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and business transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and general corporate governance. This position requires someone who can independently manage assignments, anticipate next steps, and exercise sound judgment while balancing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies, venture capital financings, and other corporate transactions
• Serve as a primary liaison among attorneys, clients, and other involved parties
• Draft, proofread, organize, and assemble transactional and closing documents
• Prepare corporate governance materials, financing documents, corporate approvals, and related agreements
• Coordinate and track due diligence, including maintaining checklists, reviewing documents, and assisting with disclosure schedules
• Develop and maintain closing checklists and monitor outstanding items through completion
• Coordinate transaction closings and handle post-closing follow-up, filings, and documentation
• Prepare and submit applications and other materials to state and federal regulatory agencies
• Respond to client requests and coordinate the collection and distribution of transaction-related materials
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, billing, and productivity records
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals across multiple offices

Qualifications

• 4+ years of paralegal experience, with a strong focus on corporate or transactional matters, required
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and/or venture capital transactions strongly preferred
• Four-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred
• Strong drafting, proofreading, research, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and assignments with minimal supervision
• Proactive approach with the judgment to identify issues, recommend solutions, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with professionals across multiple offices and practice groups
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management platforms, and timekeeping software
• Availability to work overtime when business needs require

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through firm-sponsored plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA) options for eligible employees
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, with optional supplemental life insurance available for employees and dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid time off starting at 19 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus unlimited tracked sick time and 10 paid holidays
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) participation with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contribution options

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance