Corporate Paralegal – Full‑time position in Mergers & Acquisitions practice.Scope of ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our M&A practice. This role provides direct support to attorneys and senior paralegals across the full lifecycle of M&A transactions— from deal inception through post‑closing— with responsibilities spanning document management, closing coordination, corporate governance, and ongoing entity compliance.ResponsibilitiesAssist with preparation and drafting of merger or purchase agreements and related ancillary agreementsPrepare and draft disclosure schedulesDevelop and conduct research related to transactions and filings, such as UCC searchesVirtual Data Room managementAnalyze and organize records and documentsPrepare withdrawal and qualification documents in accordance with all state, local and federal laws and regulations for conducting businessPrepare notification of change of ownership or information with state regulatory agenciesManage/oversee the preparation of electronic closing sets and binders and other post‑closing deliverables; distribute to appropriate partiesDraft shareholder and board consentsEntity formation: draft organizational, incorporation and formation documents such as Articles of Organization, Operating Agreements, Consents and qualification documentsConduct name availability search and reserve entity name, if requiredDraft Subscription Agreements, Stock Certificates, stock Powers and related documentsPrepare SS‑4 forms and apply for Employer ID NumbersDraft shareholder and board consentsDraft and file amendment certificates for corporation or limited liability companiesCoordinate projects with various service companiesSimplyAgree and DocuSign are used regularly in this role. Prior experience is strongly preferred.Essential Job FunctionsSignificant client management experience.Exercise significant independent judgment and discretion in management of client team activities.Exercise independent judgment in the efficient and cost‑effective use of practice support, databases and other technology.Exhibit initiative to stay informed of developments in paralegal industry and going above and beyond to ensure growth of the Corporate M&A and Securities Paralegal Team by sharing such information informally or in the context of firm sponsored CLEs and other in‑house training efforts.Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred.Meet billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.Perform other duties as required.Minimum RequirementsMinimum of 5 years relevant experience, with a significant focus on M&A transactions.Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Managing Director.Other Desired QualificationsAbility to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills required.Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time.Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.Ability to build strong client relations by quickly responding to needs.Demonstrates reliability and delivers on commitments.Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.Proven success working in a fast‑paced, continually changing environment.Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.Communicates messages in a clear, concise, and confident manner, adapting to the needs and preferences of others.Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.Compensation And BenefitsEmployees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position are as follows:State of Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000State of Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000State Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000State of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000State of New York: $66,000 - $125,000State of Washington: $88,000 - $134,000Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000Full‑time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.#J-18808-Ljbffr