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Structured Transactions Paralegal at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Full-Time

Washington, DC, USA

Not defined

19 Nov → 19 Dec

Expired

Job Description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Paralegal for the Structured Transactions practice group.

This position can reside in either the Chicago, New York or Washington D.C. offices with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Responsibilities of the role include:
• Drafting legal agreements and transaction documentation.
• Managing deal closings and taking responsibility of all closing mechanics.
• Frequent communication with many high-profile clients and third parties.
• Forming corporations, limited liability companies, and statutory trusts.
• Drafting officer certificates, resolutions and incumbency certificates.
• Preparing and reviewing SEC filings, UCC financing statements/amendments, and specimen securities.
• Compiling and distributing final deal documentation.
• Post-closing responsibilities such as assembling closing sets consisting of all transaction documents and opinions.

Qualifications:
• Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1-year prior relevant experience. Paralegal experience and a background in transactional practice is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), as well as PDF software;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in a professional environment to interact effectively with clients.
• Strict attention to detail for document review and preparation.
• Ability to multi-task a variety of assignments concurrently while under time constraints.
• Self-starter who will take ownership of projects but always remain a team player.
• Flexibility with overtime required.

#LI - Hybrid

COVID-19: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP requires its personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Morgan Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Responsibilities

  • Drafting legal agreements and transaction documentation
  • Managing deal closings and taking responsibility of all closing mechanics
  • Frequent communication with many high-profile clients and third parties
  • Forming corporations, limited liability companies, and statutory trusts
  • Drafting officer certificates, resolutions and incumbency certificates
  • Preparing and reviewing SEC filings, UCC financing statements/amendments, and specimen securities
  • Compiling and distributing final deal documentation
  • Post-closing responsibilities such as assembling closing sets consisting of all transaction documents and opinions

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

  • Minimum of 1-year prior relevant experience

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