What are the responsibilities and job description for the : Senior Paralegal - Global Investment Banking Frim position at ASCEND HIRE INC?
: Senior Paralegal - Sales & Trading
Location: Midtown, New York, NY (hybrid with 4 days in the office)
Firm Overview:
A leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation. We are a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm's financial acumen and technology prowess, Our portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. For 79 years, We have consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. We operate trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, We have the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Paralegal will assist the other senior paralegals and attorneys that support the Firm's Sales & Trading division, which includes the Equities, Fixed Income and Prime Brokerage divisions.
Reviewing Prospectuses, Registration Statements and other filings in connection with various types of equity sales, as well as related representation letters; track approvals
Preparation of Prime Brokerage and ISDA documentation
Assist with various filing requirements
Assist with group record keeping
Qualifications:
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment, managing a variety of transactions and tasks;
Excellent writing, organization and interpersonal skills and attention to detail;
Responsive and attentive to internal business client needs;
Proactive; ability to initiate follow-up in order to ensure timely execution of projects; and
Helpful Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, in-house or at a law firm, or other experience in financial services or with a financial services client;
Familiarity with DocuSign, DataStore, Hummingbird/E-Docs or other document management systems
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required
Salary: to $150,000 base max
The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.
Salary : $150,000