Senior Transactional Paralegal

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Senior Transactional Paralegal to support its Legal Department. The role involves managing documentation for construction, corporate, and financial transactions. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, and strong organizational skills. The salary range for this position is between $88,000 and $130,000, not including bonuses or benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a transactions paralegal.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements and corporate contracts.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Track legal deadlines and ensure compliance with document requirements.

Skills

10-15 years of experience as a transactions paralegal

Strong understanding of contract law and business entities

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Superb written and oral communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program

Tools

Legal document management systems

Job description

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (MHI), is currently searching for a Senior Transactional Paralegal to support the Legal Department. This position can be located in our Newport Beach, CA office and will support multiple attorneys and business units across 5 regions.

MHI is the parent of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), an ENR Top 15 construction management and design-build company. Founded in St. Louis in 1864, McCarthy is a multi-billion-dollar, 100% employee-owned firm. McCarthy has 18 offices across the United States and construction projects nationwide. McCarthy builds complex, challenging commercial and industrial projects, and our clients hire us because we provide an exceptional client experience. You won’t find many 150+ year-old, 100% employee owned, multi-billion-dollar companies, consistently rated as a best place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Transactional Paralegal will support attorneys in preparing and managing documentation related to construction, corporate, real estate, and financial transactions. This role involves document drafting and review, document redlining, document negotiation, due diligence, and closing coordination. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, edit, redline, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements and various other corporate contracts
• Prepare and customize contracts using Company-approved templates
• Conduct initial issue spotting and elevate non-standard terms to attorneys, as appropriate.
• Draft, review, edit, redline and negotiate various transactional documents
• Track and manage critical dates and deliverables for transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with editing of internal policies and procedures
• Maintain the internal matter management system including opening matters, organizing documents, running reports, and assisting with outside counsel accounts payable
• Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Assist with entity formation, governance, and ongoing maintenance, including organizing and maintaining corporate records such as minute books, resolutions, and required filings.
• Track legal deadlines and ensure timely compliance with document requirements
• Attend meetings with internal stakeholders and participate in strategy discussions

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15 years of experience as a transactions paralegal
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
• State licensed if required by the state in which you currently practice
• Experience in construction industry (preferred)
• Strong understanding of contract law, business entities and the transaction process.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite and legal document management systems.
• Notary Public designation is a plus.
• Exceptionally skilled at organization; detail-orientated
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Excellent judgment and high degree of integrity
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff as well as outside counsel

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The salary range for this position is: $88,000-130,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.