Corporate Paralegal

Our client, a capital markets company, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal.

This role will support their US-based Legal Department, which provides legal services to the company's trading and investments teams in support of acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments and joint ventures, as well as support and guidance on a range of other transactions and corporate matters.

This position will report directly to 2 Senior Legal Counsel.

Job Responsibilities:

Support the corporate, M&A, Finance and Trading legal functions

Prepare first drafts of basic corporate documents from forms or simple precedent, such as: board resolutions, simple intercompany assignment or contribution agreements, standard side letters, incorporation documents, engagement letters, etc.

Draft and revise LOIs, MOUs, PCGs

Negotiate ISDAs

Coordinate with the company's London-based Corporate Secretary with respect to U.S.-based corporate governance documents

Review and summarize governance requirements in LLCAs, LPAs and similar constitutional documents

Participate in legal due diligence of potential acquisition targets

Support for preparing virtual data rooms in connection with dispositions of assets and/or identifying key documents in virtual data rooms in connection with the acquisition of assets

Support for records and contracts management, which may include supporting the Legal Department to adopt new processes, procedures, and technologies for record keeping functions

Document review in connection with discovery requests during litigation proceedings

Develop strong relationships with attorneys in the New York office, with an eye toward identifying potential areas of support for each one’s unique workstream

Assist with other corporate and finance legal matters as needed

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience across a broad range of corporate governance and transactional legal functions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgement, and an eagerness to learn

Demonstrates good organizational skills and exhibits aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures

Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment

Basic familiarity with commodity and derivative transactions and related documentation (including ISDA Master Agreement, NAESB, ISDA Commodity Definitions) preferred but not required

Proficient in Microsoft Office