Corporate/Transactional Paralegal

Focus Financial Partners•Saint Louis, NY

11d•$100,000 - $1,250,000

About The Position

Focus is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to assist attorneys in our Legal Department across a diverse range of corporate, transactional and other matters. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and sharp attention to detail. They should thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn quickly. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company experiencing significant transformation and growth, offering the potential for professional development and meaningful contributions. This role can be based in St. Louis, MO; New York, NY. Focus Partners, a business division of Focus Financial Partners, brings together businesses across Wealth, Business Management, Family Office, and International. Collectively, these firms—spanning the U.S., Canada, and Australia—deliver a broad spectrum of financial advice solutions to individuals, families, and institutions. Our vision is clear: to be the leading fiduciary advice company in the world. For clients, that means an experience built around their needs. For advisors, it means access to the resources, tools, and capabilities typically available only at the largest global institutions. We believe talent is the key to realizing this vision. That’s why we invest in our people, support their growth, and create meaningful opportunities for development at every stage of their careers. Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com . The following language is for US based roles only For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of relevant corporate/transactional paralegal experience.
Strong understanding of corporate/transactional matters is required.
Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent professional experience.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive tasks to completion with efficiency and precision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of investment adviser regulations and/or corporate secretarial responsibilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide critical support in all stages of corporate transactions, including drafting documents, project management, and coordinating closing and post-closing deliverables.
Assist attorneys in drafting a variety of legal documents and agreements, including commercial contracts, governance documents, resolutions/written consents, meeting minutes, and non-disclosure agreements.
Maintain corporate records, including entity organizational charts, as well as various internal lists and records related to entity management, transactions, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters.
Assist with corporate filings, including entity formations, annual reports, qualifications, dissolutions, DBA filings, name change amendments, and other related matters.
Organize, manage, and maintain legal documents, including litigation and regulatory records, within an electronic document management system, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
Support the Legal Department with various ad hoc legal tasks as needed.