Our client, a corporate law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal for a contract engagement in New York. This role supports attorneys on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, and general business transactions for a roster of middle-market and enterprise clients.
The paralegal will manage due diligence processes, prepare closing documents, and maintain corporate records across multiple active deals. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work directly with attorneys, clients, and outside counsel under deadline pressure.
This is a full-time on-site contract role based in the firm's Midtown Manhattan office, with potential for extension based on business needs and performance.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review corporate formation and governance documents
- Coordinate due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions
- Prepare closing checklists and manage document execution
- Maintain minute books and corporate entity records
- Assist with UCC filings and state qualification filings
- Communicate with clients, transfer agents, and outside counsel
- Support attorneys with contract review and redlining
- Organize and manage virtual data rooms
Requirements
- 5 or more years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required
- Experience supporting M&A and corporate transactional work
- Proficiency with document management systems and virtual data rooms
- Strong knowledge of Delaware and New York corporate law procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent matters
- High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
Benefits
- Competitive hourly contract rate
- Weekly pay
- Opportunity for contract extension
- Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions
- Collaborative team environment
- Convenient Midtown Manhattan location
- Professional development through hands-on deal experience
- Potential path to permanent placement