Corporate Paralegal (Family Office)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier staffing firm is looking for a Corporate Paralegal (Family Office) in New York, NY. This hybrid role involves managing domestic and international entities, overseeing contract workflows, and supporting transactional execution. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of corporate paralegal experience, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $175,000 a year. This is a unique opportunity to work within a sophisticated family office environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience with exposure to law firms and in-house roles.
• Strong proficiency in managing complex records and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international entities and maintain statutory records.
• Draft, review, and organize NDAs and related agreements.
• Support transactions from diligence through execution and closing.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for stakeholders.
• Prepare organizational charts and maintain accurate digital databases.

Skills

Document management systems proficiency

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: New York, NY • Type: Permanent (Contingency) • Job #: 47512 • Salary: $140,000

Overview

Job Overview – Corporate Paralegal (Family Office): Compensation: $140,000 – $175,000/year base ($200,000 All-In). Location: New York, NY. Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid).

Atlantic Group is hiring a Corporate Paralegal (Family Office) in New York, NY for our client, an opportunity supporting corporate governance, entity management, contract administration, and transactional execution within a sophisticated family office environment. In this hybrid role, you will manage domestic and international entities, support transactions from diligence through closing, oversee contract workflows, and partner closely with legal, finance, and external counsel to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Entity Management: Manage domestic and international entities, maintain statutory records, and oversee filings to ensure ongoing corporate compliance.
• Contract Drafting & Administration: Draft, review, and organize NDAs, engagement letters, resolutions, and related agreements while tracking key terms and deadlines.
• Transactional Support: Support transactions from diligence through execution and closing by coordinating documents and managing closing logistics.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research on corporate, transactional, and cross-border matters and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare organizational charts, summaries, and presentation materials while maintaining accurate digital contract databases and records.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field required.
• Experience: 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally with law firm and in-house exposure, including entity formation, governance, and NDAs.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with document management systems and the Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to manage complex records and workflows efficiently.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of corporate structures, governance frameworks, and transaction processes, including domestic and international entity considerations.
• Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Language Skills: French fluency preferred.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.