A prestigious, established, and full-service law firm with offices in Miami and Ft Lauderdale is hiring an experienced Corporate & Transactional Paralegal to join their Miami offices. This Paralegal will support the attorneys in high-profile and complex business transactions, corporate filings, and due diligence.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and file organizational documents, including Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Dissolution, corporate resolutions, stock certificates, and merger documents;
- Organize and coordinate the closing of complex transactions such as corporate mergers and acquisitions
- Assist in drafting legal documents, including merger agreements, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
- Conduct and summarize due diligence and legal research, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, and financial documents.
- Maintain corporate records for client entities, including shareholder agreements and operating agreements.
- Manage Closing Checklists and Transaction Timelines; Coordinate with Attorneys, Clients, and Third-Party Vendors to Meet Transaction Deadlines.
- Organize and manage the execution of closing documents for all transactions.
- Ensure all post-closing deliverables, such as stock transfers and corporate filings, are completed.
- Maintain organized deal files and track ongoing obligations from transaction agreements.
- Serve as a point of contact with outside counsel for litigation-related matters
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and annual reporting obligations.
- Act as a liaison with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, corporate clients, and financial institutions, to ensure smooth transaction execution
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Experience with LexisNexis is a plus.
This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive base salary, an annual bonus, fully paid insurance benefits, a 401 (k) with a match, lucrative PTO and holiday time off, and room for growth! Hiring ASAP!
