Overview
This role involves supporting corporate legal matters as a Senior Corporate Paralegal within the legal team. The position focuses on corporate governance, entity management, and transactional support, helping ensure compliance and efficient operations.
Responsibilities
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Corporate Governance and Entity Management
- Maintain and organize corporate records, governance documents, and minute books for the parent company and its subsidiaries.
- Prepare and file necessary documents for the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of entities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including timely filing of annual reports and other required documentation.
- Organize and maintain hard copy and web-based subsidiary database and respond to related requests for information and data.
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Transactional Support
- Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents related to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Coordinate due diligence processes, including the organization and management of virtual data rooms.
- Prepare closing checklists, coordinate the execution of documents, and manage post-closing activities.
- Organize and maintain hard copy and web-based legal contracts database and respond to related requests for information and data.
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Compliance and Regulatory Filings
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the company’s operations and advise on necessary actions.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of regulatory documents and other compliance-related submissions.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Liaise with internal departments, external counsel, and regulatory bodies to support corporate legal matters.
- Provide guidance and support to various business units on corporate legal issues and compliance matters.
- Provide general and as-needed support to the legal operations function, including processing of invoices and budgeting support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- ABA paralegal certification or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a corporate legal department or large law firm, performing sophisticated work.
- Extensive knowledge of corporate governance principles, laws, and regulations.
- Familiarity with federal, state and local forms and filing procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in managing corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a clear and concise drafting style.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual compensation range (full-time): $100,000 to $130,000.
- Final base pay will be determined based on factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.