Senior Paralegal (Structured Finance/Transactional)

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Structured Finance/Transactional Law team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of paralegal experience, particularly in transactional work, and a strong understanding of the deal lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing deal tasks, preparing transaction documents, and collaborating with attorneys. The salary range is $100,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on experience, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of Paralegal experience, including transactional work.
• Strong understanding of the deal lifecycle and complex transactions.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage deal lifecycle tasks: checklists, deadlines, and communications.
• Prepare and review transaction documents for structured finance matters.
• Organize diligence materials, compile signature pages, and finalize closing binders.

Skills

Transactional work

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Office

iManage

LexisNexis

Westlaw

SimplyAgree

Litera

Job description

A leading global law firm isseeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Structured Finance/Transactional Law team.

Who You Are

• You have at least 7 years of Paralegal experience, including transactional work
• Bachelor’s Degree and ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Strong understanding of the deal lifecycle and complex transactions
• Highly organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in MS Office and document management tools likeiManage
• Familiar with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and transactional software such asSimplyAgreeandLitera

What You’ll Do

• Manage deal lifecycle tasks: checklists, deadlines, and communications
• Prepare and review transaction documents for structured finance matters
• Organize diligence materials, compile signature pages, and finalize closing binders
• Review and file UCC financing statements and lien searches
• Collaborate with attorneys, internal teams, and external vendors

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver accurate, efficient work that supports fee collection
• Maintain organized documentation throughout transactions
• Build strong collaboration across teams and vendors

Salary Range

$100,000 – 130,000 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 requirements 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.