Paralegal II

Summary:

The Paralegal II provides support to the General Counsel and legal team across corporate, finance, and compliance matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The incumbent works closely with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and third-party vendors to ensure accurate documentation, efficient processes, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities:

Corporate, Compliance & Finance Support

• Draft trust agreements, security documents, and UCC statements for various financing facilities in connection with asset purchases, refinancings, and sales; manage document execution and required UCC filings; circulate final copies to counterparties; track and update internal records.
• Assist with new financing facilities, including setting up data rooms, gathering/uploading documents, coordinating execution, and tracking receipt of closing sets from outside counsel.
• Provide advanced legal support on company transactions, financing, and cross-functional projects.
• Provide legal support in connection with general corporate matters, as directed by the General Counsel and legal team.
• Provide legal support in connection with general registered investment adviser matters, as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer and the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.

Legal Administration

• Draft and track NDAs; maintain records and coordinate execution.
• Process legal invoices, including invoice review and approval routing.
• Coordinate and manage correspondence with outside counsel and third-party vendors.
• Assist the General Counsel with budget oversight for the legal department; track legal expenses by matter and function; prepare quarterly legal spend reports for the General Counsel and the Accounting team.
• Maintain tracking lists for outside counsel, engagement letters, and subscriptions (e.g., Practical Law, Legal Tracker).
• Assist the KYC/Compliance Officer with completing Customer-Requested Know-Your-Customer (KYC) documentation and screenings; maintain records and coordinate approvals.
• Support trademark and intellectual property tracking, including renewals and watch notices.
• Maintain templates and records for standard legal agreements (e.g., IATA/GTA).

General Administrative Support

• Assist in onboarding/training new lawyers on NDA drafting and document retention procedures.
• Manage expense reporting for assigned executives.
• Coordinate office supply orders, records storage/shredding, and IT-related support with WLFC IT.
• Provide backup support during staff absences, including legal documentation, compliance, and technical requests.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate desirable but not required.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in legal administration, corporate paralegal work, or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate with executives, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement on routine matters and escalate appropriately to the General Counsel or in-house attorneys.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to shifting priorities.

Travel/Misc.:

• Occasional travel.
• May be required to travel internationally.

Here at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), we are dedicated to fair hiring practices and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of WLFC to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable Federal, state or local law. WLFC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes.

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WLFC also offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Roth 401(k), HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan, life insurance, supplemental insurance, travel accident insurance, employee assistance program, short & long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, employee education reimbursement plan, matching gift program, health and wellness plan, and paid time off.

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