Paralegal jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Kelly · 17 hours ago

Paralegal

Kelly is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal support to the legal team advising the Cross Product Margining, Rates, Finance and Markets Treasury businesses. The role involves providing technical, administrative, and junior legal support, managing legal documentation processes, and facilitating contract management and compliance.

OutsourcingProfessional Services
badNo H1Bnote
Hiring Manager
Harsh Soni
linkedin

Responsibilities

Providing administrative, technical and junior legal support (with supervision) to support the relevant businesses including management of the day-to-day legal documentation processes
Act as a trusted partner to business, operations, and other functional partners on documentation matters relevant to the Covered Business
Responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of strategic, large-scale, cross-functional legal programs/projects that have significant impact across the organization
Works with stakeholders execute process and systems improvement and efficiency initiatives
Facilitates projects in support of complex matters and may oversee tasks performed by entry or intermediate level personnel
Works closely with internal groups/ teams on sensitive external and internal investigations
Analyzes business records, data and documents, weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting sources to develop an approach or action
Interfaces with the appropriate bank officers, government agencies & outside counsel
Communicates both orally and in writing (including memoranda's, letters & e-mails) to business clients, customers, internal staff and external counsel, in order to guide and convey the proper tone
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create
Facilitate the end-to-end contracting process not limited to: contract drafting, contract approval process, submission of contract drafts to internal stakeholders for review, managing the redline process with customers and approved contract execution
Manage version control, finalization, execution, and storage of all assigned contracts
Prepare, organize, and maintain files agreements, and other legal communications
Review existing agreements and summarize terms
Review incoming documents/agreements and identify exceptions to approved contract templates and boilerplate
Maintain standard document templates
Work with outside counsel regarding legal opinions, bringdowns and UCC filings
Manage various legal projects and deadlines as liaison to internal departments
Input our results for our MCA quarterly Reviews and managing that process from start to finish
Complete the execution of agreements processes, such as signature, systems (MAM/MAC) after attorneys finish everything else. Also, able to look up agreements and give extremely accurate information on the contents
Able to summarize where negotiations stand or the current status of negotiations proficiently
Strong understanding of best contracting practices and the ability to monitor new developments in contracting practices and processes
Manages programs, processes and/or projects relating to specific legal practice areas
Manages the full project cycle for less complex projects and initiatives that have some impact on results and business operations
Managing the software updating process (MAMS, MAC, or anything new) and be able to test new technology and explain to the team how it works

Qualification

US paralegal certificationContract negotiationLegal documentation managementFinance experienceDerivatives experienceSecurities financing experienceSound judgementOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailTeam player

Required

US paralegal certification required
Undergraduate degree (BS or BA)
5 to 7 years paralegal experience in finance, restructuring or derivatives and securities financing experience obtained at a top tier US law firm or other equivalent financial institutions
Strong understanding of best contracting practices and the ability to monitor new developments in contracting practices and processes
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Extreme attention to detail and the ability to accurately communicate data
Respond to contract-related and other requests promptly, and provide effective services or solutions for internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate attention to detail; refined ability to spot errors and inconsistencies
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
Ability to work in a fast paced, cross-functional team atmosphere

Company

We’ve been helping organizations find the people they need longer than any other company in the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Chris Layden
Chief Executive Officer
linkedin
N
Nicholas Zuhlke
Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase