Venture Fund Paralegal

Plona Partners; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Midtown, NY is seeking a full-time Venture Funds Paralegal to assist with drafting and organizing fund formation documents and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of paralegal experience with knowledge in venture capital and corporate law. Responsibilities include managing investor relations and supporting compliance requirements. This role offers a hybrid work model and competitive pay between $140,000 and $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience, particularly in venture capital or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and investment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing fund formation documents.
• Maintain investor records and compliance reports.
• Prepare board consents and maintain corporate records.

Skills

Legal writing

Document management

Fund structure understanding

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Investor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Base Pay Range

$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Law Firm

Location: Midtown, NY, Hybrid

Position: Venture Funds Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing fund formation documents, investor agreements, and ancillary legal filings.
• Manage closing checklists for fund launches and side letter agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on entity formations and governance matters.

Investor Relations & Compliance

• Maintain investor records, subscription agreements, and capital call documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of regulatory and compliance reports (e.g., SEC Form D, Blue Sky filings).
• Support compliance with AML/KYC requirements and investor due diligence.

Transaction Support

• Manage documentation for portfolio company investments, including NDAs, financing agreements, and corporate filings.
• Maintain closing binders and transaction records.
• Coordinate with investment teams to track deal documents and execution timelines.

Corporate Governance & Recordkeeping

• Prepare board and shareholder consents, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain corporate books and records for funds and related entities.
• Track filing deadlines, annual reports, and statutory requirements across jurisdictions.

General Legal Support

• Provide paralegal support to in-house counsel and investment professionals.
• Assist with contract review and basic drafting of agreements.
• Manage document databases and ensure version control across legal files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally in venture capital, private equity, or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investment documentation, and regulatory filings.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Writing/Editing, and Administrative

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Law Practice, and Legal Services