Corporate Finance Paralegal
A prominent law firm in Dallas is seeking a Corporate Finance Paralegal to support high-level transactional and finance matters from deal inception through post-closing. This role offers direct exposure to attorneys, clients, lenders, opposing counsel, and corporate service providers in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while handling complex finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities- Transaction & Deal Management
- Assist with all phases of finance and corporate transactions from opening through post-closing.
- Maintain and update closing checklists and transaction status reports.
- Draft and prepare transactional documents including resolutions, secretary certificates, incumbency certificates, joinders, opinions, allonges, and related financing documents.
- Organize and manage due diligence materials and transaction records.
- Coordinate execution of signature packets and closing documents among multiple parties.
- Assemble and distribute fully executed closing binders and electronic closing sets.
UCC & Corporate Filings- Conduct and summarize UCC, lien, litigation, bankruptcy, and judgment searches.
- Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, assignments, and terminations.
- Obtain good standing certificates, certified charters, and related corporate records.
- Coordinate post-closing filings and follow-up matters.
Post-Closing & Administrative Support- Track and manage post-closing obligations and reminders.
- Coordinate with outside vendors, service companies, and corporate service providers.
- Support attorneys with transaction-related projects and time-sensitive assignments.
- Work closely with accounting regarding vendor management, invoices, and transactional billing.
- Assist with maintaining and updating client information systems and databases.
Qualifications- Bachelors degree required.
- ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of corporate finance, transactional, or corporate/securities paralegal experience.
- Strong understanding of finance transactions, closing processes, and UCC filings.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
Skills & Experience- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal teams and clients.
- Comfortable handling high-volume, deadline-driven transactional work.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Technical Skills
Qualified candidates should have strong proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 401(k) with firm contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development and training programs
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Wellness programs and additional employee perks
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