Funds Paralegal

An elite Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Funds Paralegal to join its Corporate practice. This role supports attorneys in the formation and ongoing management of venture capital funds. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and brings strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience working with sophisticated venture fund structures.

This position may be based in New York, D.C., Boston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Santa Monica, or Seattle, and follows a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the formation and qualification of partnership- and LLC-structured funds, including general partners, management companies, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), parallel funds, and related entities
• Coordinate with service providers and registered agents in connection with entity formation and maintenance
• Prepare, review, and track key organizational documents, including:
• Operating agreements
• EIN documentation
• Subscription agreements
• Side letters
• Ancillary agreements
• Interface directly with attorneys, clients, investors, fund administrators, and other third parties
• Prepare and file securities filings, including Form D and applicable blue sky filings
• Coordinate fund closings, including:
• Tracking open items and investor documentation
• Obtaining tax documentation
• Conducting OFAC research
• Managing closing emails and virtual data room distributions
• Support ongoing fund operations, including:
• Amendments and name changes
• Restructuring matters
• 83(b) filings
• Commitment changes and transfers
• Dissolutions
• Maintain document management systems and virtual data rooms with draft and executed documents
• Conduct legal and factual research related to fund structures and regulatory requirements
• Provide additional general paralegal support to attorneys across the Corporate Funds practice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required
• 3–5 years of experience supporting venture capital and/or private equity funds within a Big Law or comparable law firm environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage quick turnaround requests
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and DocuSign (including templates and PowerForms)
• Experience with document management systems and virtual data rooms preferred