Cooley LLP · 5 months ago
Corporate Paralegal
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$41/hr - $54/hr
3+ years expCooley is a law firm that specializes in transformative deals and complex legal matters. They are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to provide legal support with corporate maintenance and complex transactions for clients, including assisting with entity formation and preparing necessary legal documents.
Document PreparationLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents
Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up
Draft and file corporate and securities filings
Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews
Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings
Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals
Other tasks as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired
Available to work overtime, as required
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Excellent organizational skills
Preferred
Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system
Previous law firm experience
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Victor Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
Charley Haley
Partner
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