Interim Senior Paralegal - Corporate & Hedge Fund Deals

Major, Lindsey & Africa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking an experienced interim paralegal to support commercial and financial matters for a prestigious asset management firm in San Francisco. The role involves assisting attorneys, supervising junior staff, and coordinating with internal and external teams on investment transactions.

Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree and 10–15 years of experience, with hedge funds or private capital exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 10–15 years of paralegal experience, ideally with hedge funds, private capital or financial services
• Understanding of corporate governance and hedge fund operations; ISDA and trading documentation preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and business personnel to support investment transactions and funds
• Supervise junior paralegals/assistants and coordinate with internal/external counsel and operations
• Assist with formation/maintenance of entities and related filings (jurisdiction, tax IDs, elections, resolutions)
• Support private or structured transactions, including structure charts, AML letters, KYC responses, signature pages
• Assist with private fund formation/maintenance, including checklists, document delivery, and regulatory filings
• Interact with banks and counterparties; respond to due diligence requests
• Contribute to complex ad hoc legal/compliance projects (trading forms, beneficial ownership, systems setup)
• Assist with corporate governance tasks, including documentation and incumbency certificates

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking an experienced interim paralegal to support commercial and financial matters for a prestigious asset management firm in San Francisco. The role involves assisting attorneys, supervising junior staff, and coordinating with internal and external teams on investment transactions.

Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree and 10–15 years of experience, with hedge funds or private capital exposure preferred.