Paralegal

Graham Partners•Newtown Square, PA

106d

About The Position

Graham Partners is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support its Legal Department. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Paralegal will work across the firm’s legal workstreams, including portfolio company support, fund formation, and management company activities. The role’s primary focus is project management and reviewing and drafting contracts and related legal documentation. The candidate should be highly detail-oriented and organized, communicate effectively, exercise sound professional judgment, and handle confidential matters with discretion. The Paralegal will manage legal projects across portfolio companies, support fund formation and related documentation, maintain contract and policy resources, assist with compliance documentation and recordkeeping, and coordinate with in-house counsel, outside counsel, and other third-party providers. The role also supports special projects undertaken by the Legal Team.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a paralegal.
Prior experience in financial services, such as private equity, asset management, or banking, or supporting financial services clients at a law firm.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and drafting contracts and other legal documents.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgment.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Entrepreneurial mentality and desire to continuously improve processes and expand capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms, and document or contract management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an in-house legal function or working closely with a general counsel.
Familiarity with private fund structures, fund formation processes, and private equity transactions.
Paralegal certificate and an undergraduate degree from a four-year institution.

Responsibilities

Manage legal matters and projects at companies across the Graham Partners portfolio.
Draft, review, and revise contracts, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor and service agreements, consulting and advisory agreements, and other commercial arrangements for portfolio companies and the firm.
Project-manage fund formation and completion of accompanying legal documents.
Create and maintain comprehensive contract and policy banks and a contract term playbook.
Assist the compliance function with documentation and recordkeeping supporting the firm’s regulatory obligations.
Support and participate in special projects undertaken by the Legal Team.
Coordinate between in-house counsel and outside counsel, as well as other third-party providers.