Private Equity Paralegal

Cooley•Boston, MA

13d

About The Position

Private Equity Paralegal Cooley is seeking a corporate paralegal to support our Private Equity practice. Position Summary : Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired
Available to work overtime, as required
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system
Previous law firm experience

Responsibilities

Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents
Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up
Draft and file corporate and securities filings
Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews
Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings
Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals
Other tasks as assigned or required