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Foley & Lardner LLP · 3 weeks ago

Corporate Transactions & Securities Paralegal

Foley & Lardner LLP is a prestigious Am Law 50 law firm known for its commitment to innovative legal services. They are seeking an experienced Corporate Transactions Paralegal to support clients and attorneys in commercial corporate transactions, particularly in managing M&A processes and regulatory filings.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review and file corporate documents related to entity formations, foreign qualifications, amendments, and related state forms and filings
Assist attorneys in all phases of M&A transactions, from due diligence to post-closing integration; prepare, review, and coordinate documents related to mergers, acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loans, and regulatory applications
Conduct due diligence with UCC searches, summaries, and filings
Assist with regulatory SEC filings, prepare federal Form D and applicable state 'blue sky' securities filings; prepare and distribute information with attorneys and clients
Prepare and file annual and periodic filings such as Form ADV, Form PF and Section 13D and 13G filings
Prepare and coordinate transactional closing including memos, checklists, executing signature sets, organizing and sending closing documents, and ensuring accurate documents are maintained
Work with related parties to help identify and resolve issues prior to closings
Support post-closing activities including document organization and compliance tracking
Coordinate and manage data rooms, organize and review corporate documents, and prepare summaries
Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

Qualification

Corporate transactionsRegulatory filingsProject managementMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience required
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment required
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and document management systems required
Possess excellent attention to details and accuracy with drafting, compiling and reviewing documents, and strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
High level of organizational skills with time and project management; must be able to meet deadlines with concurrent projects

Preferred

Strong understanding of corporate transactions, regulatory filings and working with government agencies highly preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement
Disability and Life insurance
Adoption Assistance
Backup Care for Dependents

Company

Foley & Lardner LLP

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Foley & Lardner LLP stands at the nexus of the Energy & Infrastructure, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Daljit Doogal
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Andrew Kurzon
Partner
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