Focus Partners Australia · 20 hours ago
Corporate/Transactional Paralegal
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $1,250K/yr
5+ years expFocus Partners is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to assist attorneys in their Legal Department. The role involves providing critical support in corporate transactions and drafting legal documents, while maintaining corporate records and assisting with filings.
Financial ServicesWealth Management
Hiring Manager
Sterling Freeman
Responsibilities
Provide critical support in all stages of corporate transactions, including drafting documents, project management, and coordinating closing and post-closing deliverables
Assist attorneys in drafting a variety of legal documents and agreements, including commercial contracts, governance documents, resolutions/written consents, meeting minutes, and non-disclosure agreements
Maintain corporate records, including entity organizational charts, as well as various internal lists and records related to entity management, transactions, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters
Assist with corporate filings, including entity formations, annual reports, qualifications, dissolutions, DBA filings, name change amendments, and other related matters
Organize, manage, and maintain legal documents, including litigation and regulatory records, within an electronic document management system, ensuring accessibility and accuracy
Support the Legal Department with various ad hoc legal tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years of relevant corporate/transactional paralegal experience
Strong understanding of corporate/transactional matters is required
Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent professional experience
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive tasks to completion with efficiency and precision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Preferred
Understanding of investment adviser regulations and/or corporate secretarial responsibilities
Benefits
Annual cash bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Company
Focus Partners Australia
Our mission is to elevate lives by leveraging the capabilities and expertise only the largest financial institutions can provide while delivering a deeply personalised experience.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Wilde, CFA
Chief Operating Officer & Investment Strategist
Frank Ingarra
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-03
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