Paralegal - Investments Legal Team

Future Standard•Darien, CT

3d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Future Standard is seeking a Paralegal to join its Investments Legal Team and provide legal and operational support across the firm's investment activities. The role works closely with the in-house legal team on investment documentation, transaction execution, governance matters, legal records, and other day-to-day legal matters. It is suited to an organized, detail-oriented legal professional interested in developing broader experience in an in-house investments legal function while taking increasing ownership of legal processes and documentation. The position supports investment transactions and legal operations, including document preparation and execution, Investment Committee resolutions, legal inbox and tracker management, document organization and retention, and general administrative support. The role may require accommodating time-sensitive matters and periods of increased activity, including quarter-end and year-end.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least two years of professional experience.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines.
Strong initiative and ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys and stakeholders.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to quickly learn systems such as DealCloud, Burgiss, and document management platforms.
Ability to accommodate time-sensitive matters and periods of increased activity, including quarter-end and year-end.
Connecticut Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience within a law firm, in-house legal department, investment management firm, or other professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with non-disclosure agreements, subscription documents, related forms, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate preparation and execution of legal documents, including preparing signature pages and working with appropriate parties to facilitate signing.
Prepare Investment Committee resolutions and other routine legal documentation using established templates.
Obtain and organize investment and legal documentation from third-party platforms and data sites.
Support the Investments Legal Team on investment-related matters and special projects as assigned.
Manage the team's legal inbox by monitoring incoming requests, directing matters to appropriate team members, and maintaining related documentation.
Maintain internal legal trackers and assist in monitoring outstanding matters and documentation.
Organize, save, and maintain legal documents and records in accordance with established processes.
Coordinate distribution, mailing, and retention of original documents when required.
Provide general administrative and document support to the Investments Legal Team, including scanning, printing, and filing.