Cooley LLP
Position Summary
Cooley is seeking a corporate paralegal to support our Private Equity practice. Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients.
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 (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
Compensation & Benefits Location: Boston, MA
Expected hourly pay: $34.00 – $49.00 (equivalent to $70,720 – $101,920 annually) based on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, 20 days of PTO, and 10 paid holidays each year are also provided. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits, and new employees attend a detailed benefit orientation.
EOE.
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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 (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
Compensation & Benefits Location: Boston, MA
Expected hourly pay: $34.00 – $49.00 (equivalent to $70,720 – $101,920 annually) based on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, 20 days of PTO, and 10 paid holidays each year are also provided. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits, and new employees attend a detailed benefit orientation.
EOE.
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