Hedge Fund Paralegal

Atlantic Group; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Corporate Secretary/Legal Assistant in New York, NY. The role involves supporting corporate governance functions, maintaining records, and drafting relevant documentation. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in investment management or law, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Full-time employment with a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience within a similar function as a corporate secretary or legal assistant.
• Experience preferably from an investment manager, law firm, or financial services firm.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple detailed tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, certificates, and related documentation.
• Maintain corporate governance records and legal entity information in a management database.
• Assist with formation and dissolution of legal entities and filing of documents.
• Manage and coordinate execution of legal agreements.
• Assist with KYC/AML requests.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

This range is provided by Atlantic Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Opportunity to join a large hedge fund - approximately $20 billion in assets under management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the corporate governance function, including drafting board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, certificates, and other related documentation.
• Maintaining corporate governance records and legal entity information via a dedicated legal entity management database.
• Assist with the formation and dissolution of legal entities (formation of corporations, LLCs and partnerships) and filing of documents with the relevant state corporate agencies.
• Assist with apostille process.
• Manage and coordinate execution of legal agreements.
• Assist with KYC/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requests.
• Perform other related tasks and support ad hoc projects as necessary.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience within a similar function as a corporate secretary or legal assistant; preferably coming from an investment manager, law firm, or similar financial services firm with experience in a corporate governance function.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and shift demands as necessary; must be able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal

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