Provide corporate legal support including preparing and filing corporate documents, maintaining records, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, coordinating M&A due diligence, managing litigation matters, and supporting board meeting materials while ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
As a vital member of our in-house Legal team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of legal matters. This position demands a high degree of professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid knowledge of corporate law and litigation procedures. You will be responsible for assisting our in-house counsel in the preparation and review of corporate documents and contracts, litigation management, maintaining corporate records and contracts, supporting due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including corporate finance transactions, and other tasks, as required.
This position will be in-office 4 days per week.
Corporate Paralegal Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and minutes of meetings.
- Maintain and update corporate records, including shareholder and director information in Corporate Record System.
- Conduct legal research to support corporate actions and decisions.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including corporate finance transactions.
- Assist in the organization of board meetings and preparation of meeting materials.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state corporate laws and regulations.
- Manage Litigation Log, liaise with external legal counsel and prepare litigation summaries for CLO and other in-house legal counsel.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, paralegal certification from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a corporate setting
- Experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
- Familiarity with corporate governance and litigation practices
- Proficiency in legal research databases and corporate record-keeping software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions
- Knowledge of corporate laws and regulations
- Proficient in legal research and writing
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
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