Paralegal

The Carlyle Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in New York is seeking a Paralegal to support its Legal, Compliance, and Tax Teams. The role involves preparing and managing legal documents, coordinating filings, and assisting with various legal processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree and over 4 years of legal experience, possess excellent communication skills, and have strong organizational capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with strong follow-through skills.
• Flexibility to juggle multiple and changing priorities.
• Collaborative/teamwork attitude and skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Entity Management processes and document management.
• Draft, review and file meeting notes, tax forms, and other documents.
• Assist with regulatory, tax and other filings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4+ years legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Position Summary

The principal responsibility of this position is to support AlpInvest's Legal, Compliance and Tax Teams globally. This individual will be responsible for preparing and managing legal documents and processes, tax, regulatory and other filings, providing general support and assisting in developing and implementing best practices. This position must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a deadline‑oriented environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide main support to the Legal Entity Management processes and document management.
• Coordinate the uploading of Distribution/Placement Agreements.
• Assist with AML/KYC fulfillment requests from counterparties.
• Assist with LP transfer requests.
• Draft, review and file meeting notes, structure charts, tax forms, resolutions and other documents under the supervision of the Legal, Tax and Compliance Teams.
• Coordinate the execution of various documents.
• Assist in completing regulatory, tax and other filings and applications.
• Assist in developing and implementing knowledge management best practices.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 4+ years legal experience at a law, regulatory, private equity fund, hedge fund or asset management firm is preferred.
• Superior work ethic, strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with strong follow‑through skills.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to juggle multiple and changing priorities.
• Resourcefulness in executing projects.
• Collaborative/teamwork attitude and skills a must.
• Strong computer and Internet research skills.
• Notary Public preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat skills.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $115,000.

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Additional Information

Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.

Department Description

AlpInvest Partners is one of the largest private equity investors globally with over $96 billion of total capital committed and more than 95 investment professionals. Carlyle AlpInvest, with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, is a core division of the Carlyle Group.

Carlyle AlpInvest operates through three closely integrated investment teams: (i) Primary Investments commits capital to new private equity funds, (ii) Co‑Investments invests directly in private equity companies alongside our relationship private equity managers through, and (iii) Secondary & Portfolio Finance provides various liquidity solutions through a broad range of transactions throughout the capital structure.

Company Profile

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $474 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 660 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,400 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, “To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives.” We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long‑term success.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Administrative and Legal
• Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Location

New York, NY