Corporate Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical and dental insurance

Optional vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a respected law firm to identify a Corporate Paralegal for its Raleigh, NC office. This role supports a sophisticated corporate practice across transactional and regulatory matters, including M&A, licensing, due diligence, and entity formations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience, an associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, and NC State Bar Paralegal Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in corporate or transactional practice.
• Experience with corporate filings, licensing, due diligence, and M&A materials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across corporate transactional matters including M&A, venture capital, startups, securities, IP, FDA and health regulatory work.
• Prepare, edit, format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda and reports.
• Research state licensing requirements for professional service firms.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications for regulated industries.
• Prepare and file business entity formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions and withdrawals.
• Coordinate with vendors for searches and due diligence.
• Assist with closings and document preparation for M&A transactions.
• Assemble closing binders and organize transaction materials.
• Assist real estate attorneys with Secretary of State filings as needed.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files and accurate recordkeeping.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Research skills

Communication

MS Office 365

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies

NC State Bar Paralegal Certification preferred

Tools

NetDocuments

Adobe

DocuSign

Job description

Overview: LHH is partnering with a respected law firm to identify an experienced Corporate Paralegal for its Raleigh, NC office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive paralegal to support a sophisticated corporate practice across a variety of transactional and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have experience with corporate entity filings, business licensing, due diligence, and M&A transactions, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across a range of corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, startups, securities, intellectual property, FDA and health product regulatory matters, and general corporate work.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and reports.
• Research state-specific business licensing requirements for professional service firms.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications and supporting documentation for AEC and other regulated industries.
• Prepare and file business entity formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain UCC and federal tax lien searches.
• Assist with document preparation, due diligence, and closings for M&A transactions.
• Assemble closing document binders and organize transaction materials for clients.
• Assist commercial real estate attorneys as needed with Secretary of State document preparation and filings.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files and ensure accurate document recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably within a relevant corporate or transactional practice area.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Experience with corporate entity structures, business filings, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing and reviewing formation documents, licensing applications, due diligence materials, and other corporate documentation.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze corporate regulations, licensing requirements, and transactional documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and independently manage projects from inception through completion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with NetDocuments, Adobe, DocuSign, and other document management or collaboration platforms preferred.

Details

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Compensation: $60,000-$90,000 annually
• Firm provides 100% paid-for medical and dental insurance, optional vision insurance, and 401k match.