Corporate Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • $55,000–$65,000 Per Year
14 days ago

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly organized and experienced Corporate Legal Assistant for a confidential client. This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic legal team across a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional legal support and be comfortable managing complex documentation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining corporate records.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing documents related to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
  • Support real estate closings by preparing and organizing transaction documents, coordinating with title companies, and managing closing checklists
  • Prepare and maintain corporate governance materials, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, and consent actions
  • Manage entity formation, annual filings, and compliance documentation across multiple jurisdictions
  • Maintain organized corporate records and ensure timely updates to internal systems
  • Coordinate with clients, vendors, and legal teams to facilitate smooth transaction processes

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3???5 years of experience as a legal assistant in corporate law, M&A, or real estate transactions
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance procedures and legal terminology
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience supporting attorneys in both public and private company transactions
  • Familiarity with entity management platforms and real estate closing procedures
  • Paralegal certificate or relevant legal training is a plus

Benefits:

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: R. Caleb Doyle

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPittsburgh, PA
Salary$55,000–$65,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Board Meetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Governanceunmatched
  • Corporate Lawunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Meeting Minutesunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Real Estateunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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