Paralegal

Taylor Root; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a highly organized Paralegal to support its legal team in entity formation and corporate governance. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience, particularly in hedge funds and private equity, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities include managing organizational documents, corporate records, and compliance obligations. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule based in Manhattan or Greenwich.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance best practices.
• Experience with private fund formation and regulatory filings is preferred.
• Familiarity with GDPR and privacy law issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the formation and maintenance of domestic and international entities.
• Prepare and file organizational documents and maintain corporate records.
• Track corporate governance deliverables and support compliance obligations.
• Organize legal files for accurate recordkeeping.
• Provide general legal support for various projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Entity management knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Base Pay Range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Title: Paralegal

Location: Manhattan, NY or Greenwich, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Salary: $130,000 to $150,000

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the legal team in managing entity formation, corporate governance, and fund-related documentation. This role is ideal for someone with experience in private fund formation and regulatory compliance who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of domestic and international entities, including hedge funds (master‑feeder structures), general partners, and management companies.
• Prepare and file organizational documents (certificates of formation/incorporation, operating agreements, bylaws, board resolutions, consents, incumbency certificates).
• Maintain corporate records and minute books for various legal entities.
• Track corporate governance deliverables: board/investor meetings, regulatory filings, annual compliance obligations.
• Support preparation and maintenance of offering memoranda, subscription documents, side letters, and trading agreements (ISDAs, repos, confirmations).
• Organize and maintain legal files and databases for accurate recordkeeping.
• Provide general legal support for ad hoc projects (NDAs, vendor contracts, regulatory filings, due diligence requests including KYC/AML).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in hedge funds, private equity, or law firms with investment funds/corporate practice.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and entity management best practices.
• Experience with private fund formation and regulatory filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and Investment Advisers Act (Form D, Form PF, 13F, 13G, 13H) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with GDPR and privacy law issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal