Gibson Dunn · 7 hours ago
Corporate Paralegal
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expGibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Corporate Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support for corporate transactions, including drafting and managing corporate documents and conducting due diligence.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Prepare and update working group lists
Maintain and update forms of due diligence requests lists and diligence call agendas
Coordinate UCC, tax lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches and prepare summary of results
Leveraging AI tools such as KIRA and Harvey to prepare diligence matrices for common corporate documents (e.g., customer and supplier agreements, lease agreements, etc.)
Preparing “shell” disclosure schedules for sell-side transactions and lower middle-market, buy-side transactions
Prepare initial drafts of corporate organizational documents and coordinate filing where necessary
Draft stock certificates, stock ledgers, and capitalization tables for corporations
Coordinate preparation of secretary’s certificates and written consents
Manage U.S. state qualifications or registrations for foreign jurisdictions
Handle name reservations, amendments, merger documents, dissolutions, and foreign registration cancellations
Order good standing certificates and certified formation documents
Support transaction closings, including by leveraging iManage Closing Folders to prepare signature packets, final executed documents and client-facing closing binders
Coordinate notarization and apostillization of documents
Maintain company records notebooks
Assist in the tracking and managing of post-closing deadlines, including through the sending of calendar invites for key events
Maintain post-closing collateral requirements (e.g., stock certificates, deposit account control agreements)
Draft release instructions for adjustment and indemnity escrow accounts and coordinating the execution of the same
Prepare and submit IRS SS-4 EIN applications
Prepare and submit SEC Form ID applications
Generate SEC EDGAR filing codes
Prepare and file SEC Form D and related blue sky filings
Prepare and file UCC financing statements, including collateral descriptions
Send documents for execution via DocuSign
Prepare signature packets and arrange execution
Compile executed documents and assemble exhibits
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Comfortable and effective in client-facing situations, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Proactive and able to efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to work overtime as needed
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
Notary preferred
Benefits
Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
Company
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Herrick
Chief Financial Officer
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