Paralegal / Legal Analyst

Brookfield Asset Management•New York, NY

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $262 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. Brookfield is looking for a motivated individual with corporate legal experience to work on the Legal & Regulatory team. This position is located in our New York office.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years corporate paralegal/legal analyst experience
This role will be suitable for someone who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and building new approaches where limited precedent exists
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, highly team-oriented and a commitment to professionalism
Ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior management
Proficiency in using a corporate database
Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

Nice To Haves

Notary public is a plus
Familiarity with private fund structures and in-house experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain corporate records and minute books in Diligent database, registers, related documents and complete semi-annual attestation
Assist with entity formations, dissolutions, corporate change documentation and transactions
Preparing organizational resolutions, bylaws, operating agreements and other constating documents
Prepare and file annual returns, state registrations, and required regulatory documents with government bodies
Draft, review, and organize standard NDAs, engagement letters, and related agreements
Document flow of funds, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions, document transfers of interests; includes frequent laising with finance and tax teams
Assist in preparing board meeting materials for private companies, including the preparation of notices, agendas, resolutions, and board minutes
Develop and document legal processes and procedures to enable greater efficiencies within the Legal & Regulatory Team
Coordinate with external legal counsel, financial institutions, and internal business teams to triage and process legal requests
Occasional travel to Toronto is expected