Senior Corporate Paralegal

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a skilled Senior Corporate Paralegal in New York, NY. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of paralegal experience in an AmLaw 100 firm, supporting M&A and corporate governance matters.

This hybrid role requires managing multiple transactions efficiently while utilizing legal technology. Competitive salary range of $150,000 – $200,000 annually based on experience. Gainor is committed to a non-discriminatory work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of paralegal experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate and notary license preferred.
• Strong background supporting M&A, private equity, financing, and corporate governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing execution.
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents and records.
• Utilize AI-powered and legal technology tools for document review.

Skills

Paralegal experience in an AmLaw 100 firm

M&A and corporate governance support

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal technology familiarity (e.g., Carta)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Legal technology platforms

Job description

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a skilled Senior Corporate Paralegal to join the team.

Who You Are

• You have 8+ years of paralegal experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate and notary license preferred
• Strong background supporting M&A, private equity, financing, and corporate governance matters
• Experience with entity management, transactional closings, SEC filings, and post-closing administration
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal technology platforms; Carta experience strongly preferred
• Client-focused and able to manage multiple transactions in a deadline-driven environment

What You’ll Do

• Support corporate transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing execution
• Coordinate lien, litigation, bankruptcy, tax, and UCC searches and assist with diligence review processes
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents, capitalization records, stock ledgers, and organizational materials
• Handle entity formations, qualifications, mergers, dissolutions, amendments, and related state filings
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, SEC Form D filings, Blue Sky notices, Form ID applications, and EIN registrations
• Utilize AI-powered and legal technology tools to support diligence, document review, and transaction management
• Coordinate signature processes, closing deliverables, closing binders, and post-closing obligations
• Serve as a key resource for attorneys and clients throughout complex transactional matters

What Success Looks Like

• Transactions are executed efficiently with accurate filings and documentation
• Corporate records and regulatory filings are maintained with precision and timeliness
• Closing and post-closing requirements are tracked and completed without issue
• Attorneys and clients receive proactive, high-quality support across multiple concurrent deals
• Complex matters move forward smoothly through strong organization and attention to detail

Salary Range: $150,000 – 200,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.