Senior Corporate Paralegal: Governance & Transactions

Arnold & Porter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our Corporate Practice Group. This role may be based in Boston, New York, or Washington, DC, and will work closely with attorneys and practice specialists.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate governance, entity management, and transactional support, with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting corporate and finance legal matters.
• Experience with EDGAR a plus.
• Experience with Carta a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex transactions and corporate governance activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, and travel as needed.
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Notary commission in the state where the position is based.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of corporate and finance transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, closings, and post-closing activities.
• Coordinate and prepare transaction closing documents and closing sets.
• Review and organize due diligence materials and maintain transaction records.
• Prepare and file entity formation documents, including organizational certificates, bylaws, operating agreements, organizational minutes, amendments, qualifications, annual reports, dissolutions, and related filings.
• Form legal entities and obtain certificates of good standing and other corporate certificates.
• Prepare stock certificates, promissory notes, and related corporate documentation.
• Complete IRS Form SS-4 applications and obtain EINs.
• Coordinate annual reports and state compliance filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft annual resolutions, written consents, notices, authority documents, officer certificates, incumbency certificates, and other governance materials.
• Maintain entity records and electronic databases tracking ownership structures, management information, assets, and key organizational details.
• Manage audit letter requests, including due diligence review, drafting responses, and coordinating distributions.
• Maintain client files, minute books, and corporate records.
• Coordinate with service providers regarding entity filings, qualifications, dissolutions, withdrawals, annual reports, and UCC matters.
• Maintain investor subscription materials and electronic records.
• Create ownership and organizational structure charts using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Record billable time and maintain detailed matter-related records.
• Provide notary services as needed.

Skills

Corporate governance

Entity management

Transaction support

Notary certification

EDGAR

Carta

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDGAR

Carta

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our Corporate Practice Group. This role may be based in Boston, New York, or Washington, DC, and will work closely with attorneys and practice specialists.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate governance, entity management, and transactional support, with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.