Corporate Paralegal

Firm Advice; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Firm Advice is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its international work across the globe. This role offers exposure to governance, mergers, restructurings, and compliance within a fast-growing legal team. Hybrid schedule: two to three days per week in the Northern Virginia office.

Starting salary range is $100,000 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years supporting corporate entities and proficiency with DocuSign, SharePoint,

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) plus years of experience supporting corporate entities, governance, and related work, 5 years preferred.
• Experience supporting global entity and subsidiary management is required.
• Experience coordinating notarizations is required; apostilles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage docs for formation, registration, maintenance, mergers, restructurings and dissolution of international entities.
• Maintain corporate records such as minute books and registers.
• Review and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy of corporate documents, forms, agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Coordinate global wet and electronic signature requests and arrange notary and apostille/authentication services.
• Support due diligence including Client Due Diligence and KYC, as well as data migration, contract review, and document organization for corporate transactions and audits.
• Proactively anticipate needs to support the initiatives of the Legal Department and data center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DocuSign

Legal SharePoint

Diligent Entities

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Firm Advice is conducting a search for a Corporate Paralegal to collaborate with a team of experienced professionals in support of its international work across the globe. This position presents an outstanding opportunity to broaden your corporate governance skills in a highly sought-after field and work with a great team of attorneys and business units in a fast-growing industry!

Hybrid: Two to three days per week in the northern Virginia office.

Starting Salary Range: $100,000 to $135,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Prepare and manage documentation related to the formation, registration, maintenance, mergers, restructurings and dissolution of international legal entities.
• Maintain corporate records such as minute books and registers.
• Review and team with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy of corporate documents, forms, agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Coordinate global wet and electronic signature requests and the arrangement of notary and apostille/authentication services.
• Support due diligence, including Client Due Diligence and KYC, as well as data migration, contract review, and document organization for corporate transactions and audits.
• Proactively anticipate needs to support the initiatives of the Legal Department and data center.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree preferred, or additional equivalent experience.
• Three (3) plus years of experience supporting corporate entities, structures, and governance, 5 years preferred.
• Experience supporting global entity and subsidiary management is required.
• Experience coordinating notarizations is required, experience coordinating apostilles is preferred.
• Experience using software platforms, including DocuSign, Legal SharePoint, and/or Diligent Entities required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and written skills.