Legal Assistant, Finance

Gotham Greens; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Gotham Greens is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Finance Team and liaise with all departments. This role will prepare and review contracts, maintain a legal library, handle state license applications, and support economic incentive research and reporting.

The position works with the Finance Team on filings, document production, and reviews in connection with the organization's business needs. Reports to the VP of Accounting.

Qualifications

• BA degree or NALP certification is required.
• Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) license strongly preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and strong proofreading skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate well cross-functionally with all levels of management and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, amending and finalizing agreements, contracts, and other documents with clients and vendors.
• Prepare and coordinate legal documents for the team.
• Prepare and file multiple state license applications and other corporate filings.
• Update and preserve document templates on a regular basis, and ensure updated templates are made available internally and to external clients.
• Monitor, track and report project progress to stakeholder.
• Write business correspondence and perform general administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Cross-functional communication

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Education

BA degree or NALP certification

Bar license (BPTC) preferred

Job description

Legal Assistant, FinanceReports to: VP of AccountingPart-Time: 15 hours/weekLocation: Hybrid (Brooklyn, NY) or RemotePay Rate: $30- $35/hourThe RoleGotham Greens is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Finance Team and liaise with all departments. This role will be responsible for preparing and reviewing contracts, maintaining a legal library, state license applications, economic incentive research and reporting, and general support of the organization. This role will work closely with the Finance Team on a wide range of projects including filings, document production, and review in connection with the organization's business needs. This role reports to the VP of Accounting.What You'll DoAssist in reviewing, amending and finalizing agreements, contracts, and other documents with clients and vendorsPrepare and coordinate legal documents for the teamPrepare and file multiple state license applications and other corporate filingsUpdate and preserve document templates on a regular basis, and ensure updated templates are made available internally and to external clientsMaintain a legal library including customer files, vendor files and others as necessaryMonitor, track and report project progress to stakeholderWrite business correspondence and perform general administrative tasks as assignedWho You AreRequirements:A BA degree or certification from the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP)License to practice law from the BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) strongly preferred, but not required2+ years working experience as a legal assistantExperience with economic incentivesAccuracy, attention to detail and strong proofreading skills are essentialAbility to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilitiesAbility to exercise practical judgment; and be highly motivated self-startersAbility to maintain highest levels of confidentiality and professionalismAbility to communicate well cross-functionally with all levels of management, and a commitment to excellent customer service, internally and externallyTakes pride in their work, gets involved in the details, enjoys collaborating with others, and always wants to become the subject-matter expert in all areas of their job responsibilitiesExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsEnjoys working in a fast-paced environmentWho We AreGotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips. all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates +1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouse in 12 locations across nine U.S. states.Our team of 600+ full-time team members are hard-working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicant interest only; please no external recruiters.gothamgreens.com##GothamGreensJobs