Overview
This is a Full-Time Independent Contractor role supporting the Legal Operations team. Working hours are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. CVs must be submitted in English.
The Legal Analyst will review and verify corporate, legal, and commercial lending documentation for businesses operating in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Review corporate documents, including:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Articles of Organization
- bylaws
- operating agreements
- certificates of good standing
- Review corporate resolutions, ownership records, trust documents, and other documentation establishing business ownership and authorization.
- Review and draft commercial lending documents, including:
- promissory notes
- loan agreements
- guarantees
- related financing documents
- Identify missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or potentially deficient documentation and coordinate resolution with relevant internal teams.
- Conduct research on U.S. business entity requirements and state-specific corporate documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of document reviews.
- Support improvement of internal review procedures and workflows.
Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Paralegal Studies, Business, or a related field; and/or
- paralegal certificate or law degree
- Experience:
- Proven experience reviewing corporate legal documents is required
- Paralegals, recent law school graduates, and postgraduate candidates with relevant hands-on corporate law experience are encouraged to apply
- Working knowledge of U.S. business entity structures, including corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs)
- Familiarity with corporate governance documents and commercial lending documentation, particularly promissory notes and loan agreements
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies across legal documents
- Strong English communication skills (required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, financial institution, or commercial lending environment
Remote Work Requirements
- Stable, reliable internet connection
- Professional and dedicated remote working setup
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation in USD
- Benefits include paid time off (PTO)
Location
Fully remote work environment. Businesses operating in the United States.