Senior Transactional Paralegal

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transactional Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will support multiple attorneys by drafting, managing documentation for construction, corporate, and financial transactions, while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of paralegal experience and a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate. McCarthy values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a transactions paralegal.
• State licensed if required by the state in which you currently practice.
• Notary Public designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements and corporate contracts.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Maintain the internal matter management system.

Skills

Detail oriented

Proactive

Effective communication

Strong understanding of contract law

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 is located in our Phoenix, AZ office and will support multiple attorneys and business units across 5 regions.

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.

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.