Financial Institutions Paralegal - M&A & Regulatory Analysis

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Discretionary bonuses

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sullivan & Cromwell seeks a Financial Institution Paralegal to support the firm’s lawyers and clients on banking transactions. The role involves preparing antitrust market analyses, compiling corporate profiles, and performing precedent research under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure. The firm emphasizes security, compliance, and collaboration across practice areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior legal experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and detail-oriented approach.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anti-trust market share analysis during bank mergers.
• Determine market concentrations based on geographic regions.
• Compile corporate profiles for potential targets and acquirers.
• Conduct precedent research and analysis utilizing internal and external resources.
• Pull forms from the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC.
• Prepare applications to file with government agencies.
• Assist with special projects supporting practice development and business initiatives.

Skills

Market analysis

Legal research

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sullivan & Cromwell seeks a Financial Institution Paralegal to support the firm’s lawyers and clients on banking transactions. The role involves preparing antitrust market analyses, compiling corporate profiles, and performing precedent research under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure. The firm emphasizes security, compliance, and collaboration across practice areas.