Strategic Corporate Paralegal - Fast Closings

Foley Hoag LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Hoag seeks a corporate paralegal for the Business Department in Denver, emphasizing strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork with attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include forming entities, maintaining minute books, updating ownership records, supporting closings for financings and M&A, and aiding due diligence and filings with various platforms. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of seniority, as well as with clients and other external parties, in a professional and responsive manner.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility of assigned matters, including anticipating next steps and proactively seeking guidance.
• Strong analytical ability with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for clear, concise documents and correspondence.
• Proficient with standard office software, including Outlook and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Comfortable learning and adopting new legal technology tools, including automated closing tools, AI-assisted research and drafting tools, and other emerging software.
• Experience using iManage, Docusign, and/or Carta preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage entity formation documents for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, not-for-profits, and other entities.
• Prepare and maintain corporate minute books, including charter documents, bylaws, state qualifications, and board/stockholder approvals.
• Update and maintain corporate ownership records, including capitalization tables using Carta, Pulley, Excel, or other ledgers.
• Support fast-paced closings for equity financings, debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, fund formations, and other corporate transactions, including preparing signature pages and closing deliverables.
• Support due diligence production and review for corporate transactions, including gathering materials, coordinating updates, summarizing materials, and reviewing records.
• Research, prepare, file, and track state corporate filing requirements (charter filings, foreign qualifications, dba filings).
• Research, prepare, file, and track federal and state securities filings and amendments (SEC and Blue Sky).
• Prepare, file, and research UCC filings, including lien search results.
• Maintain and organize client files and transaction workrooms.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by attorneys and/or clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft 365

iManage

Docusign

Carta

Job description

Foley Hoag seeks a corporate paralegal for the Business Department in Denver, emphasizing strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork with attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include forming entities, maintaining minute books, updating ownership records, supporting closings for financings and M&A, and aiding due diligence and filings with various platforms. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.