Paralegal or Legal Assistant

About the Company

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant or Paralegal with strong exposure to securities and transactional law to join a fast-paced legal team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will support attorneys and deal teams on a wide range of matters including contracts, securities filings, M&A transactions, and financial/legal documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a dynamic environment with potential for long-term conversio

n.

About the

Role

Key Responsibi

• lities
  
  Assist in drafting, reviewing, redlining, and managing commercial contracts and ag
• reementsSupport M&A transactions, including due diligence, document organization, and closing p
• rocessesPrepare and maintain corporate governance documents and transaction-related m
• aterialsAssist with securities filings (e.g., SEC filings, disclosures) a
• s neededCoordinate and manage data rooms and document tracking for tran
• sactionsConduct legal and financial research to support attorneys and de
• al teamsTrack deadlines and ensure compliance with internal and external requ
• irementsLiaise with internal stakeholders, clients, and external

counsel

Qual

• ifications
  
  Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certifica
• te preferred2 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a corporate legal department
• or law firmStrong experience with at least one of th

e following:Securities / cap

ital marketsMergers & acquisitio

ns (M&A)Financial services or trans

• actional law
  Familiarity with corporate structures, governance, and d
• eal processesExcellent attention to detail and organiza
• tional skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-drive
• n environmentStrong communication skills and professi
• onal demeanorProficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal tech tools or document management s