Willow Wealth · 5 hours ago
Corporate Paralegal
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expWillow Wealth is a leading private market investment platform that aims to simplify access to investment opportunities. They are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support their Legal & Compliance team by managing legal functions, regulatory obligations, and corporate initiatives in a fast-paced fintech environment.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Lead the NDA process end-to-end and review vendor and services agreements to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate standards
Support attorneys with transactional work across multiple asset classes
Assist with drafting and coordinating closing deliverables (e.g., offering documents, resolutions, officer certificates, governance documents) and support workflows throughout deal lifecycles
Assist with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and other similar informational review requests
Provide ongoing support to the Willow Wealth Alternative Income Fund (YAIF) team, including board meeting preparation, attendance, and documentation
Manage legal diligence and documentation for convertible note and equity capital raises, coordinating stakeholder communication and investor documentation
Support M&A diligence efforts, including data room management, diligence tracking, and external counsel coordination
Maintain lending licenses for Willow Wealth subsidiaries and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Assist with regulatory exams and audits (e.g., SEC, FINRA), including document production and responses
Support routine regulatory filings, employee compliance certifications, registered representative matters, and broker-dealer initiatives
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and PeopleOps teams to support financial, legal, and operational priorities
Manage legal billing and outside counsel budgets, including spend tracking, cost forecasting, and coordination with Finance
Facilitate vendor relationships (including AI partners), from onboarding to engagement and compliance review
Manage Willow Wealth’s equity program in Carta, working with PeopleOps and outside counsel to execute board consents, update cap tables, issue grants, manage 409A valuations, and respond to audits and shareholder inquiries
Draft, coordinate, and maintain corporate resolutions, consents, and board governance documents
Liaise with outside counsel on trademark portfolio management, filings, and renewals
Support Finance and PeopleOps during audits and internal reviews by producing documentation and coordinating legal responses
Partner with the Investor Relations team to manage asset transfer requests, document updates, and investor communications
Respond to subpoenas and other legal process requests
Provide litigation support, including discovery, internal investigations, and coordination with outside counsel
Take ownership of ad hoc corporate initiatives and special projects, often in a project management capacity where structure and execution are critical
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within financial services, fintech, or investment management
Strong understanding of corporate governance, securities documentation, and regulatory compliance
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and multitasking ability
Ability to communicate effectively and build trust across teams in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce, Carta, Box, and Google Workspace preferred
Benefits
Health, dental & vision coverage with FSA/HSA options
Unlimited PTO
401k Match
Commuter benefit
Life insurance
Company
Willow Wealth
Willow Wealth provides curated access to private markets across real estate, private credit, private equity, and more.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$916.7MKey Investors
Tarsadia InvestmentsJP MorganMonroe Capital
2025-07-22Series D· $77M
2025-06-02Series D· $45M
2025-05-06Debt Financing
Recent News
2026-01-16
Alternative Credit Investor
2025-12-06
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