Paralegal in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Paralegal based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to support a sophisticated legal function at the intersection of corporate transactions, public-company compliance, and business operations.
You will play an important role in managing M&A transactions, corporate governance, entity management, and legal compliance activities.
The position combines hands-on legal work with significant responsibility for organizing processes, maintaining records, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
You will support acquisition closings across multiple transaction structures while helping ensure legal and operational requirements are completed accurately and efficiently.
The role also provides an opportunity to contribute to employee ownership programs and the ongoing administration of corporate equity.
You will work closely with legal, product, HR, finance, and outside counsel teams to improve processes and identify opportunities for technology-enabled automation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who is highly independent, detail-oriented, and motivated by meaningful ownership in a growing organization.

• Support the legal team across a broad range of corporate, transactional, governance, compliance, and operational legal matters.
• Manage and coordinate M&A closing processes for acquisitions involving stock purchases, asset purchases, mergers, and other transaction structures.
• Prepare and manage signature pages, closing checklists, closing sets, diligence materials, and other transaction documentation.
• Coordinate and review diligence deliverables, including lien, UCC, and title searches.
• Draft, review, and coordinate ancillary transaction documents such as bills of sale, assignment and assumption agreements, officer and secretary certificates, payoff letters, lien releases, and escrow agreements.
• Support public-company compliance activities, including Section 16 filings, Exchange Act and Nasdaq compliance matters, D&O questionnaires, insider trading policy administration, equity plan administration, and Board and annual meeting logistics.
• Maintain corporate minute books, organizational charts, governance records, equity records, and other legal documentation for the parent organization and subsidiaries.
• Establish and maintain legal and compliance systems for acquired businesses and affiliated entities.
• Support employee ownership programs, including equity administration and cap table maintenance.
• Form new subsidiaries in connection with acquisitions, including preparing and filing certificates of incorporation or formation, bylaws, operating agreements, organizational resolutions, and IRS Form SS-4 applications.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparing Board and committee materials, drafting Board and stockholder/member resolutions and written consents, and coordinating required corporate documentation.
• Assist outside counsel and the internal legal team with routine litigation and pre-litigation matters, including wage garnishments, income withholding orders, subpoenas, collections, deadlines, and litigation files.
• Manage relationships with registered agents, corporate filing services, and other external legal vendors.
• Maintain contract repositories and legal compliance calendars, including annual reports, franchise tax filings, business license renewals, and other recurring obligations.
• Assist with trademark and other intellectual property docketing and administrative requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline acquisition and legal processes.
• Partner with product and technology teams to explore and implement software, automation, and other technology solutions that improve legal team efficiency and scalability.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams, proactively identify issues, and ensure projects progress efficiently from initiation through completion.

Requirements

• 8+ years of paralegal experience, including meaningful M&A transaction experience in both a law firm environment and an in-house legal team supporting a publicly traded company.
• Paralegal degree, certificate, or comparable legal training is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and drive M&A closing processes, including signature coordination, closing checklists, closing sets, and transaction documentation.
• Hands-on experience forming legal entities, including preparing and filing incorporation or formation documents and IRS Form SS-4 applications.
• Experience drafting Board and stockholder/member consents, resolutions, and related corporate governance documentation.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, entity management, and legal recordkeeping practices.
• Experience supporting public-company compliance activities, such as SEC and Exchange Act reporting, Section 16 filings, Board and committee support, is a plus.
• Experience handling routine litigation and pre-litigation matters, including garnishments, income withholding orders, subpoenas, collections, and deadline tracking, is a plus.
• Equity administration and cap table management experience is preferred.
• Notary public commission is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal technology, document automation, contract management, and electronic signature platforms is a plus.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, deadlines, and follow-through.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and can independently manage complex workstreams.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects and changing demands.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with legal, product, finance, HR, operations, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes can be improved and scaled.
• Interest in using technology and innovative approaches to improve legal operations and business processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Equity opportunities for all employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and their families.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid time off and a culture that encourages employees to fully disconnect and take their vacations.
• Strong work-life balance with an emphasis on sustainable workloads and collaboration.
• Growth-oriented environment with support for professional and career development.
• Collaborative culture built around trust, initiative, continuous learning, and low-ego teamwork.
• Opportunity to work on complex M&A transactions and public-company legal matters.