Job Description
Job Description
Position: Corporate Paralegal
Location: Onsite – New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation
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Base Salary: Between $76,500 and $179,000, based on candidate experience and qualifications
Firm Overview
The hiring firm is a well-established law office with nearly a century of industry presence and a strong geographic footprint spanning six states. They deliver legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including but not limited to construction, labor and employment, healthcare, and IP law. The firm is recognized for blending strategic legal counsel with creativity and precision, offering client-centric legal solutions.
Position Summary
A leading law firm is actively recruiting an experienced Corporate Paralegal for its New York office. The role involves providing advanced paralegal support on complex corporate legal matters, especially in relation to transactions, compliance, and governance. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a top-tier legal setting and be equipped to handle fast-paced, detail-heavy assignments with professionalism and clarity.
Key Responsibilities
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Draft and maintain corporate governance records and other internal documentation
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Provide support throughout corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations
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Conduct legal research related to compliance and regulatory matters
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Manage filings and help ensure the company meets all corporate governance obligations
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Coordinate with attorneys and other internal stakeholders across departments
Required Qualifications
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A minimum of 5 years of recent experience in a corporate paralegal role at a major law firm
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Solid experience working on corporate transactions, financial structuring, and governance matters
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Bachelor’s degree and/or formal paralegal certification
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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Strong written communication, research, and organizational skills
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Experience managing compliance filings across multiple states or jurisdictions
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Knowledge of the M&A lifecycle, including integration post-close