Job Summary

Our client, a prestigious full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join their sophisticated Corporate Practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated M&A and commercial lending transactions, partnering directly with attorneys while supporting public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture capital firms.

The ideal candidate will reside in the Tampa Bay Area; however, the firm is open to candidates residing in Florida working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and checklists for major corporate transactions (under supervision of attorneys), and coordinate and track signing processes.

• Assist with due diligence, including lien and litigation searches.

• Work with clients and opposing counsel in deal process.

• Assist in organizing and dissolving entities, including work on formation certificates, tax forms, operating and partnership agreements, dissolution documents and board resolutions, and assist with the transfer of equity interests.

• Assist with SEC reports, SEC and Blue Sky filings and UCC filings.

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate annual reports.

• Execute audit letter procedures (under supervision of attorneys).

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience with emphasis in commercial lending and mergers and acquisitions, and basic experience with SEC filings.

• Must reside in Florida.

• Must have law firm experience.

• Exceptional multi-tasking skills with ability to quickly prioritize to meet deadlines.

• Excellent research skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, including with clients.

• Highly organized self-starter able to work with little direction.

• Profiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and web-based applications.