Paralegal

Graham Partners; Newtown Square (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Hybrid schedule

Paid holidays

Ongoing training

Wellness stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Graham Partners in the United States seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the Legal Department across portfolio company work, fund formation, and management company activities. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will manage contracts and related documentation with high attention to detail.

You will coordinate with in-house and outside counsel, contribute to policy banks, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of paralegal experience required.
• Experience in financial services or supporting financial services clients is required.
• Strong drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and sound professional judgment.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise a broad range of contracts for portfolio companies and the firm.
• Project management of fund formation and accompanying legal documents.
• Create and maintain contract banks and a contract term playbook.
• Assist the compliance function with documentation and recordkeeping.
• Support coordination between in-house counsel, outside counsel, and third parties.
• Participate in special projects undertaken by the Legal Team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Discretion

MS Office proficiency

AI tools familiarity

In-house experience

Fund formation knowledge

Education

Paralegal certificate

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

AI tools and platforms

Job description

Your Role & Responsibilities:

To support the continued growth of Graham Partners, the firm is seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to support the Legal Department. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Paralegal will work across all of the firm’s legal workstreams—including portfolio company support, fund formation, and management company activities— with primary responsibility for project management and the review and drafting of contracts and related legal documentation. The candidate must have extremely high attention to detail, be exceptionally well-organized, and be a strong communicator with sound professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. Project management of legal matters at companies across the Graham Partners’ portfolio.

• Draft, review, and revise a broad range of contracts, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor and service agreements, consulting and advisory agreements, and other commercial arrangements for portfolio companies and the firm.
• Project management of fund formation and completion of accompanying legal documents.
• Create and maintain comprehensive contract and policy banks and a contract term playbook.
• Assist the compliance function with documentation and recordkeeping in support of the firm’s regulatory obligations.
• Support and participate in special projects undertaken by the Legal Team.
• Support coordination between in-house counsel and outside counsel, as well as other third-party providers.

We seek top-tier talent with the following qualifications:

• At least three years of experience as a paralegal is required.
• Prior experience working in financial services (e.g., private equity, asset management, banking, or a similar regulated financial institution) or supporting financial services clients at a law firm is required.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and drafting contracts and other legal documents.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgment.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Entrepreneurial mentality with a desire to continuously improve processes and expand capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools and platforms, and document/contract management systems.
• Experience supporting an in-house legal function or working closely with a general counsel is preferred.
• Familiarity with private fund structures, fund formation processes, and private equity transactions is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate and an undergraduate degree from a four-year institution is preferred.

We Offer Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for a hybrid office schedule
• Paid firmwide holidays
• Ongoing training
• Wellness stipend / Fitler Club membership
• Paid parental leave