Position Title: Corporate Paralegal
Location: Onsite New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: Onsite
Start Timeline: ASAP

Compensation

• Base Salary: $76,500 - $179,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

About
A leading law firm with a 90-year legacy and offices across six states, offering services in more than 35 practice areas, including construction, employment, healthcare, and intellectual property. The firm emphasizes a client-first approach and is known for combining creativity, precision, and practical insight to deliver strong outcomes.

Why join

• Opportunity to work in a highly respected firm with a long-standing reputation

• Exposure to sophisticated corporate and financial transactions

• Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and professionals

• Career growth in a fast-paced, high-level legal environment

Role summary
Seeking a seasoned Corporate Paralegal to provide high-level legal support across financial transactions, governance, and strategic business planning. This role requires recent experience in a major law firm and strong academic credentials, organizational skills, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate records and documentation

• Assist in transactions, including mergers and acquisitions

• Conduct legal and compliance research

• Support corporate governance, filings, and regulatory adherence

• Collaborate closely with attorneys and cross-functional teams

Must-have qualifications

• 5+ years of current or recent experience as a corporate paralegal in a major law firm

• Substantial exposure to financial transactions, governance, and business planning

• Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience handling multi-state corporate compliance and entity management

• Familiarity with M&A deal cycle and post-closing integration support