Paralegal Corporate
Considine Search, New York, NY, United States
New York, NY or Roseland, NJ
Overview The Corporate Paralegal will support attorneys in complex transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, venture capital, securities, debt/finance and general corporate governance. This role involves assisting with due diligence, preparing legal documents, maintaining corporate records, and liaising with clients and third parties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Requirements Transactional Support
Heavy Capitalization Management.
Prepare and maintain capitalization tables and track stock options and equity compensation through Carta, Pulley, AngelList, ShareWorks.
Assist in drafting and filing corporate documents, including entity formations, amendments, mergers, and dissolutions.
Conduct due diligence, including reviewing and summarizing contracts and corporate records.
Draft initial versions of closing certificates, board and stockholder resolutions, and other essential transactional documents, including those related to M&A.
Maintain closing checklists and assist with closing logistics, including obtaining signatures and assembling closing volumes through programs such as Litera.
Assist with preparing HSR, FINRA, SEC filings (e.g., Forms S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and Blue Sky/securities filings.
Corporate Governance
Manage corporate records, including maintaining board/stockholder minute books, tracking board meetings, and preparing resolutions.
Assist in drafting simple minutes, consents, and resolutions based on attorney instructions.
Ensure accurate company data is maintained in corporate records, including officer and director information.
Handle statutory filings and corporate compliance matters, including UCC filings and tax-related forms.
Oversee the maintenance of LLC and corporate books and records, including incentive equity grants, consents, minutes, and other relevant documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Securities & Compliance
Prepare and maintain securities documentation, including stock option grants, restricted stock grants, and warrants, both in Carta and externally.
Coordinate with third parties for filings and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines for private and public companies.
Assist with private placements, investor questionnaires, and regulatory filings.
Administrative & Research Duties
Conduct legal research using resources like Westlaw and LexisNexis to assist with regulatory and jurisdictional matters.
Order lien searches, summarize results, and maintain accurate records of company data.
Track key dates and deadlines, ensuring timely filings and compliance.
Order and distribute certified copies, good standing certificates, and other necessary documents.
The expected salary range for candidates meeting the requirements of this position is $100,000.00-$120,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. The range provided is the salary that the firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Their benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.
Disclaimers
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required by employee.
The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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38849
Salary:
$100,000.00-$120,000.00, plus overtime and bonus Date Active:
3/13/2026 Exempt/Not Exempt:
Non-Exempt
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Overview The Corporate Paralegal will support attorneys in complex transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, venture capital, securities, debt/finance and general corporate governance. This role involves assisting with due diligence, preparing legal documents, maintaining corporate records, and liaising with clients and third parties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Requirements Transactional Support
Heavy Capitalization Management.
Prepare and maintain capitalization tables and track stock options and equity compensation through Carta, Pulley, AngelList, ShareWorks.
Assist in drafting and filing corporate documents, including entity formations, amendments, mergers, and dissolutions.
Conduct due diligence, including reviewing and summarizing contracts and corporate records.
Draft initial versions of closing certificates, board and stockholder resolutions, and other essential transactional documents, including those related to M&A.
Maintain closing checklists and assist with closing logistics, including obtaining signatures and assembling closing volumes through programs such as Litera.
Assist with preparing HSR, FINRA, SEC filings (e.g., Forms S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and Blue Sky/securities filings.
Corporate Governance
Manage corporate records, including maintaining board/stockholder minute books, tracking board meetings, and preparing resolutions.
Assist in drafting simple minutes, consents, and resolutions based on attorney instructions.
Ensure accurate company data is maintained in corporate records, including officer and director information.
Handle statutory filings and corporate compliance matters, including UCC filings and tax-related forms.
Oversee the maintenance of LLC and corporate books and records, including incentive equity grants, consents, minutes, and other relevant documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Securities & Compliance
Prepare and maintain securities documentation, including stock option grants, restricted stock grants, and warrants, both in Carta and externally.
Coordinate with third parties for filings and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines for private and public companies.
Assist with private placements, investor questionnaires, and regulatory filings.
Administrative & Research Duties
Conduct legal research using resources like Westlaw and LexisNexis to assist with regulatory and jurisdictional matters.
Order lien searches, summarize results, and maintain accurate records of company data.
Track key dates and deadlines, ensuring timely filings and compliance.
Order and distribute certified copies, good standing certificates, and other necessary documents.
The expected salary range for candidates meeting the requirements of this position is $100,000.00-$120,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. The range provided is the salary that the firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Their benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.
Disclaimers
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required by employee.
The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
#LI-Hybrid
38849
Salary:
$100,000.00-$120,000.00, plus overtime and bonus Date Active:
3/13/2026 Exempt/Not Exempt:
Non-Exempt
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