Senior Paralegal

JW Michaels & Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Michaels & Co. in Boston seeks a senior paralegal with 5–10 years of private equity, asset management, or corporate law experience to manage governance, entity lifecycle, and corporate records.

The role coordinates transactional support, supports KYC processes with banking partners, and collaborates with investment, finance, and compliance teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables and standardized documentation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of paralegal experience in PE, asset management, or corporate law.
• Deep experience drafting and managing legal documents and corporate records.
• Strong understanding of entity management, governance practices, fund structures, and transactional processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entity management and governance across the firm’s structure.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documentation.
• Coordinate execution of legal documents, including review and signatures.
• Support Know Your Customer (KYC) processes with banking partners and counterparties.
• Support and manage a wide range of corporate and fund-related documents.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Entity management

Governance & records

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Notary (optional)

Job description

The ideal candidate will bring substantial paralegal experience (preferably within private equity, asset management, or a related field), a strong command of corporate documentation, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Entity Management & Governance
• Oversee legal entity lifecycle management across the firm’s structure, including formations, dissolutions, and ongoing compliance
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documentation
• Support internal committees including materials coordination and recordkeeping
• Cross-Functional Support
• Partner with investment, finance, and compliance teams on legal and administrative workstreams
• Serve as a resource for firm-wide questions, leveraging institutional knowledge and documentation
• Support ad hoc legal, regulatory, and operational initiatives as needed
• Transaction & Execution Support
• Coordinate execution of legal documents, including review, distribution, and signature tracking
• Facilitate closing processes and maintain organized records of final executed agreements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Assist with Know Your Customer (KYC) processes with banking partners and counterparties
• Support and manage a wide range of corporate and fund-related documents
• Board and investor resolutions and consents
• Formation and governance documents for new entities
• Maintain and organize precedent documentation and ensure consistency across firm materials
• Draft and maintain form agreements and templates to improve efficiency and standardization
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Support implementation and ongoing management of document management and contract administration systems
• Identify opportunities to modernize and streamline legal and administrative processes
• Transition manual workflows into scalable, technology-enabled solutions
• Administration Support for General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-10 years of paralegal experience, preferably within private equity, asset management, or corporate law
• Paralegal certificate and notary a plus
• Deep experience drafting and managing legal documents and corporate records
• Strong understanding of entity management, governance practices, fund structures and transactional processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism