Corporate Paralegal

Company: On Call Counsel
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Our client, an asset management firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for a temp to perm position in their New York City office.The Corporate Paralegal will be assisting the Legal & Compliance team with various commercial contracts, legal research, and corporate governance-related matters. The ideal Corporate Paralegal will have at least 3 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department handling commercial contracts preferably in a financial or tech setting.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:* Assisting with commercial transactions, including the structuring, negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements and ancillary documents, preparing summaries of key terms, and tracking the status of negotiations and the performance of contractual terms* Reviewing and maintaining legal department's template contracts and policies* Developing and maintaining legal department resources, playbooks, and compliance guides* Researching legal and commercial rules, regulations, and statutes* Assisting counsel with corporate governance-related matters, including maintaining corporate books and records and preparing and organizing materials for board, committee, and advisory meetings* Creating and overseeing a legal department calendar and electronic filing system for legal department records* Preparing internal and external correspondence* Supporting the Legal Department in company-wide initiatives and multi-departmental projects, as needed* Maintaining current registrations and/or exemptions in multiple jurisdictions, including completing annual filings, coordinating translations of documents, and other jurisdiction-specific deliverables such as extract prospectuses, extract financial statements, and local representative and agent agreements and documentationQualifications:* Bachelor's degree* At least 3 years of experience in a law-firm or in-house legal department* At least 2 years of relevant experience in legal and compliance, specifically reviewing, assessing, and revising commercial contacts (preferably in financial or tech industry)* Must be a self-starter, eager to learn and gain experience in a large variety of legal and business matters* Strong writing and analytical skills* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and counsel* Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills* Must be able to work independently and in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentThis is an excellent opportunity to make a difference while developing your legal corporate skills with a diverse and growing firm. Pay rate commensurate with experience. Competitive compensation and benefits package in perm role. If you are a Corporate Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department handling commercial contracts preferably in a financial or tech setting and you have the requisite qualifications, please submit a resume which highlights your relevant experience.--We look forward to hearing from you!

Keywords: On Call Counsel, New York , Corporate Paralegal, Legal , New York, New York