Strategic Transactions Paralegal – Close Deals & Docs

Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Focus Partners is seeking a dedicated paralegal to support our Legal Department across corporate transactions, document drafting, and post-closing deliverables. The role requires proactive, organized professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek growth within a transforming advisory firm.

Based in New York or St. Louis, the position offers a competitive base salary with a comprehensive benefits package, plus potential annual bonus and opportunities for professional development as

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant corporate/transactional paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate/transactional matters; investment adviser regs and/or corporate secretarial responsibilities preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to multitask and drive tasks to completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support in all stages of corporate transactions, including drafting documents, project management, and coordinating closing and post-closing deliverables.
• Assist attorneys in drafting or preparing a variety of legal documents and agreements, including commercial contracts, governance documents, resolutions/written consents, meeting minutes, and NDAs.
• Organize, manage, and maintain legal documents within an electronic document management system, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining corporate records, including entity organizational charts and internal lists related to entity management, transactions, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters.
• Assist with corporate filings, including entity formations, annual reports, qualifications, dissolutions, DBA filings, name change amendments, and related matters.
• Utilize and leverage AI and assist in developing improvements to relevant processes and workflows.
• Support the Legal Department with various ad hoc legal tasks as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate/transactional matters

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Job description

Focus Partners is seeking a dedicated paralegal to support our Legal Department across corporate transactions, document drafting, and post-closing deliverables. The role requires proactive, organized professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek growth within a transforming advisory firm.

Based in New York or St. Louis, the position offers a competitive base salary with a comprehensive benefits package, plus potential annual bonus and opportunities for professional development as