A New York-based registered alternative investment adviser is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Paralegal to support its legal team in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking exposure to sophisticated legal and investment-related work at a respected investment management firm.
Responsibilities
- Track, review, and assist with negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-reliance letters
- Prepare and maintain entity formation documents for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships
- Assist with corporate governance documentation, including resolutions, consents, and tax forms
- Support tracking, review, and execution of vendor agreements, investment letters, and commercial contracts
- Complete KYC documentation for trading agreements and private transaction counterparties
- Prepare and distribute materials for Committee and Board meetings
- Draft, proofread, format, redact, and compare legal documents and forms
- Support transaction closings, including signature packet preparation and execution tracking
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic closing rooms
- Track legal deadlines and assist with transaction coordination
- Prepare bank and securities account opening documentation
- Assist attorneys with additional legal and administrative projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2+ years of paralegal experience within a law firm, financial institution, hedge fund, or similar professional environment strongly preferred
- Experience with NDAs, entity formation documents, or corporate governance materials is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
- Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn complex legal and fund operations workflows
Additional Details
- Salary: $110-120k base + bonus
- Fully onsite in NYC with occasional work-from-home Fridays
- Candidates from strong law firm or financial services backgrounds encouraged to apply
- Stability and professionalism are highly valued by the team
