Senior Transactional Paralegal

McCarthy Building Companies • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (MHI), is currently searching for a Senior Transactional Paralegal to support the Legal Department. This position can be located in our Phoenix, AZ office and will support multiple attorneys and business units across 5 regions. MHI is the parent of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), an ENR Top 15 construction management and design-build company. Founded in St. Louis in 1864, McCarthy is a multi-billion-dollar, 100% employee-owned firm. McCarthy has 18 offices across the United States and construction projects nationwide. McCarthy builds complex, challenging commercial and industrial projects, and our clients hire us because we provide an exceptional client experience. You won't find many 150+ year-old, 100% employee owned, multi-billion-dollar companies, consistently rated as a best place to work.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• State licensed if required by the state in which you currently practice.
• Strong understanding of contract law, business entities and the transaction process.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite and legal document management systems.
• Exceptionally skilled at organization; detail-oriented.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Excellent judgment and high degree of integrity.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff as well as outside counsel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction industry (preferred).
• Notary Public designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit and negotiate various transactional documents, including contracts, agreements, resolutions and closing binders.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, government agencies and internal departments.
• Track and manage critical dates and deliverables for transactions.
• Assist with entity formation, governance and maintenance.
• Organize and maintain corporate records, including minute books, resolutions and filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage the internal matter management system including opening matters, organizing documents, running reports, and assisting with outside counsel accounts payable.
• Organize and maintain electronic document repositories for active matters.
• Track legal deadlines and ensure timely compliance with document requirements.
• Attend meetings with internal stakeholders and participate in strategy discussions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees