Entry Level Paralegal: Corporate Practices

New York, NY

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to the fast-paced world of corporate law. The Corporate Paralegal has the opportunity to be directly mentored by our premier team of partners and associates focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Blockchain.

• Assist in all phases of corporate transactions from inception to closing.
• Assist with entity formation, including drafting subscription, shareholder, employment, and confidentiality agreements, checking and reserving corporate names, and preparing drafts of corporate organizational documents.
• Draft and file documents related to business incorporation and ongoing operations.
• Assist with closings of venture capital financings, public offerings, acquisitions and mergers, and other transactions.
• Assist with due diligence and data rooms.
• Organize and maintain deal documents, minute books, corporate records, and stock ledgers.
• May prepare and file UCC financing statements, Blue Sky and SEC registrations, and public company SEC filings.
• May assist with stock option plan administration, including drafting BOD/shareholder plans, resolutions, agreements, and other state and federal filings.

Ideal Candidate       

• Bachelor’s Degree from a top school and a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Please include GPA on your resume.
• Ability to commit to at least two years before law school or other ventures.
• Specific interest in gaining exposure to corporate practices strongly preferred.