Corporate Transactions & Securities Paralegal

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner LLP's Business Law Department has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Transactions Paralegal, who will directly support our clients and attorneys. This position requires transactional experience with commercial closings, including M&A transactions, related corporate work, and regulatory filings. The selected candidate will support their attorneys and clients with all aspects of commercial corporate transactions with a focus on project management with managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and file corporate documents related to entity formations, foreign qualifications, amendments, and related state forms and filings
• Assist attorneys in all phases of M&A transactions, from due diligence to post-closing integration; prepare, review, and coordinate documents related to mergers, acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loans, and regulatory applications
• Conduct due diligence with UCC searches, summaries, and filings
• Assist with regulatory SEC filings, prepare federal Form D and applicable state “blue sky” securities filings; prepare and distribute information with attorneys and clients
• Prepare and file annual and periodic filings such as Form ADV, Form PF and Section 13D and 13G filings
• Prepare and coordinate transactional closing including memos, checklists, executing signature sets, organizing and sending closing documents, and ensuring accurate documents are maintained
• Work with related parties to help identify and resolve issues prior to closings
• Support post-closing activities including document organization and compliance tracking
• Coordinate and manage data rooms, organize and review corporate documents, and prepare summaries
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment required
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, regulatory filings and working with government agencies highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and document management systems required
• Possess excellent attention to details and accuracy with drafting, compiling and reviewing documents, and strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• High level of organizational skills with time and project management; must be able to meet deadlines with concurrent projects
  
  

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Milwaukee - $75,200 to $105,300

Boston and New York City - $90,200 to $126,400

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.