Paralegal

Alexander Chapman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman on behalf of our client seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join an in-house Legal team in Philadelphia. The role offers broad exposure across commercial contracts, corporate governance, and investment-related matters, reporting to the General Counsel.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of paralegal experience, with exposure to private equity or investment management, and strong drafting, organizational, and communication skills to support a fast-paced legal department.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience.
• Experience within private equity, asset management, investment management, banking, or another regulated financial institution, or supporting these clients within a law firm.
• Strong experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound professional judgment.
• Experience supporting an in-house Legal Department or General Counsel is preferred.
• Exposure to private funds, investment transactions, or fund formation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and AI-powered productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise a broad range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, service agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Support legal matters across the firm's investment platform and affiliated businesses, coordinating projects and assisting with day-to-day legal operations.
• Assist with investment-related transactions and the preparation, organization, and management of legal documentation.
• Maintain contract templates, legal policies, and contract playbooks to improve efficiency across the Legal Department.
• Support regulatory compliance through documentation, recordkeeping, and entity management.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and third-party service providers on a variety of legal matters.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and supporting board-related matters.
• Contribute to legal operations initiatives and process improvements across the Legal function.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract drafting

Contract review

Financial industry exposure

In-house experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

AI productivity tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

AI productivity tools

Job description

Our client is a leading private investment firm seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its in-house Legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role offers broad exposure across commercial contracts, corporate governance, legal operations, and investment-related matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to build their career within a sophisticated investment platform while working closely with senior leadership on a wide variety of legal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise a broad range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, service agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Support legal matters across the firm's investment platform and affiliated businesses, coordinating projects and assisting with day-to-day legal operations.
• Assist with investment-related transactions and the preparation, organization, and management of legal documentation.
• Maintain contract templates, legal policies, and contract playbooks to improve efficiency across the Legal Department.
• Support regulatory compliance through documentation, recordkeeping, and entity management.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and third-party service providers on a variety of legal matters.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and supporting board-related matters.
• Contribute to legal operations initiatives and process improvements across the Legal function.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience.
• Experience within private equity, asset management, investment management, banking, or another regulated financial institution, or supporting these clients within a law firm.
• Strong experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound professional judgment.
• Experience supporting an in-house Legal Department or General Counsel is preferred.
• Exposure to private funds, investment transactions, or fund formation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and AI-powered productivity tools.