Venture Fund Paralegal

Law Firm

Location: Midtown, NY, Hybrid

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Position: Venture Funds Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

Fund Formation & Structuring

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing fund formation documents, investor agreements, and ancillary legal filings.
• Manage closing checklists for fund launches and side letter agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on entity formations and governance matters.

Investor Relations & Compliance

• Maintain investor records, subscription agreements, and capital call documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of regulatory and compliance reports (e.g., SEC Form D, Blue Sky filings).
• Support compliance with AML/KYC requirements and investor due diligence.

Transaction Support

• Manage documentation for portfolio company investments, including NDAs, financing agreements, and corporate filings.
• Maintain closing binders and transaction records.
• Coordinate with investment teams to track deal documents and execution timelines.

Corporate Governance & Recordkeeping

• Prepare board and shareholder consents, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain corporate books and records for funds and related entities.
• Track filing deadlines, annual reports, and statutory requirements across jurisdictions.

General Legal Support

• Provide paralegal support to in-house counsel and investment professionals.
• Assist with contract review and basic drafting of agreements.
• Manage document databases and ensure version control across legal files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of paralegal experience, ideally in venture capital, private equity, or corporate law.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investment documentation, and regulatory filings.