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Corporate Paralegal A leading Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys and clients on sophisticated corporate transactions and entity matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of transactional experience , particularly in Private Equity, Capital Markets, or M&A , and strong knowledge of corporate maintenance, due diligence, and transaction closing processes. What You’ll Do • Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities. • Prepare and maintain organizational documents and corporate records. • Support attorneys with complex corporate and transactional matters. • Coordinate and assist with transaction closings. • Prepare legal opinions and related opinion backup materials. • Draft and file corporate and securities-related documents. • Conduct due diligence and organize transaction materials. • Prepare stock certificates and maintain corporate records. • Maintain capitalization tables and option records. • Conduct Blue Sky research and prepare related filings. • Assist with corporate filings and regulatory requirements. • Track transaction deadlines and ensure required documents are completed accurately and timely. • Provide guidance and training to case assistants and junior paralegals. • Handle confidential client and transaction information with discretion. What You’ll Bring • 3+ years of transactional paralegal experience , preferably within a law firm. • Experience supporting Private Equity, Capital Markets, and/or M&A matters. • Bachelor's degree required. • Strong understanding of corporate and transactional processes. • Experience with entity management and corporate records. • Strong organizational and project management skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred. • Experience with Carta, Shareworks, or similar equity-tracking platforms preferred. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals. • Strong discretion when handling confidential information.

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Corporate Paralegal
What You’ll Do
Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities.
Prepare and maintain organizational documents and corporate records.
Support attorneys with complex corporate and transactional matters.
Coordinate and assist with transaction closings.
Prepare legal opinions and related opinion backup materials.
Draft and file corporate and securities-related documents.
Conduct due diligence and organize transaction materials.
Prepare stock certificates and maintain corporate records.
Maintain capitalization tables and option records.
Conduct Blue Sky research and prepare related filings.
Assist with corporate filings and regulatory requirements.
Track transaction deadlines and ensure required documents are completed accurately and timely.
Provide guidance and training to case assistants and junior paralegals.
Handle confidential client and transaction information with discretion.
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of transactional paralegal experience , preferably within a law firm.
Experience supporting Private Equity, Capital Markets, and/or M&A matters.
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong understanding of corporate and transactional processes.
Experience with entity management and corporate records.

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
Experience with Carta, Shareworks, or similar equity-tracking platforms preferred.

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