Cooley LLP
Cooley is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join the NY team.
Position Summary : Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Position responsibilities:
Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents Coordinate closings and prepare related documents Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up Draft and file corporate and securities filings Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals Other tasks as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree 3+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired Available to work overtime, as required Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Preferred:
Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system Previous law firm experience
Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly Excellent organizational skills
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $41.00 - $54.00 ($85,280.00 - $112,320.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Position Summary : Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Position responsibilities:
Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents Coordinate closings and prepare related documents Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up Draft and file corporate and securities filings Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals Other tasks as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree 3+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired Available to work overtime, as required Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Preferred:
Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system Previous law firm experience
Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly Excellent organizational skills
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $41.00 - $54.00 ($85,280.00 - $112,320.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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