Senior Paralegal (Funds Finance)

Paul Hastings, LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Wellbeing programs

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Paul Hastings in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Paralegal (Funds Finance) to manage complex fund finance deals, coordinate workflows, and mentor junior paralegals. The role requires leading transaction lifecycle, drafting and negotiating closing documents, and ensuring timely closings.

You will collaborate with lawyers and clients, oversee document management, and drive process improvements while maintaining high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of paralegal experience with relevant fund finance or finance-related experience (required);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong teamwork orientation (required);
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred);
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full life cycle of assigned fund finance transactions from origination through closing and post-closing.
• Take the lead in preparing, negotiating, and finalizing transactional and closing documents under the direction of an attorney.
• Review and quality-check the work product of junior paralegals and provide guidance.
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and files related to fund finance transactions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and lenders on day-to-day transaction status.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Legal research

Fund finance knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Job description

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title Senior Paralegal (Funds Finance) Location Charlotte, New York Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Senior Paralegal (Funds Finance).

The Senior Paralegal (Funds Finance) supports the management of complex fund finance deals and/or projects, coordinates the finance-related workflow, and acts as a senior resource to the Fund Finance team, exercising independent judgment and providing guidance to junior paralegals

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
• Independently manage the full life cycle of assigned fund finance transactions (including subscription credit facilities, NAV facilities, and other fund-level financings) from origination through closing and post-closing, exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision;
• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Take the lead in preparing, negotiating, and finalizing transactional and closing documents under the direction of an attorney; prepare and manage closing binders, closing checklists, and signature pages, and independently track and resolve outstanding closing and post-closing items;
• Review and quality-check the work product of junior paralegals assigned to the same deal team, providing guidance and constructive feedback;
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and files related to fund finance transactions, including UCC filings, entity diligence, and lien searches;
• Create and maintain master deal lists, client-related information, and other highly sensitive, confidential information, and serve as a go-to resource for deal status across the practice group;
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and lenders on day-to-day transaction status and logistics, and participate in and help drive client/strategy calls, including preparing and maintaining meeting minutes and action-item trackers;
• Train, mentor, and help onboard junior paralegals within the Fund Finance team;
• Partner and coordinate with internal resources (e.g., docketing, records, conflicts) and third-party vendor services (e.g., UCC search and filing vendors) as needed;
• Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
• Identify opportunities to improve practice group workflows, templates, and precedent, and help implement resulting process improvements;
• Work overtime as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Advanced Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Fundamental Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Advanced proficiency in online research and internet resources, including UCC and lien search platforms;
• Proficiency with document management systems (e.g. iManage);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Working knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and
• Working knowledge of legal billing processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of paralegal experience with relevant fund finance or finance-related experience (required);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong teamwork orientation (required);
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred); and
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.