Senior Paralegal (Corporate)

Who We Are:
Lowenstein Sandler is one of the most sophisticated law firms in the United States, with over 400 lawyers and 300 business services professionals serving clients from offices in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C. and Wilmington. We recruit candidates who seek a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that prioritizes our clients, our colleagues, and the communities where we work and live. Committed to career development and to an inclusive workplace, the firm offers many programs and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We seek professionals for our business services group who share these values.

What You Will Do:
The Corporate Paralegal will provide advanced support on a broad range of complex corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, venture capital, securities, securities finance, debt/finance, real estate, tax-related corporate filings, bankruptcy-related lien review, and general corporate governance. This role requires a seasoned corporate paralegal who can manage closing processes, prepare and maintain corporate records, coordinate filings and deliverables, conduct lien and UCC searches, and work directly with attorneys, clients, vendors, and third parties. The ideal candidate will have strong law firm experience, sound judgment, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment. This role is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and will serve as a key resource on transaction teams.

• Prepare and file entity formations, amendments, reinstatements, dissolutions, and related filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage corporate compliance, including annual reports, tax-related corporate filings, and related statutory filings.
• Conduct charter searches, obtain long-form and short-form good standing certificates, and order certified organizational documents.
• Maintain and oversee corporate records, including minute books, consents, resolutions, officer/director information, and equity records.
• Ensure accuracy of company data across corporate records, filing platforms, and transaction documents.
• Manage and maintain capitalization tables and equity tracking platforms.

• Manage closing processes for complex transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital, debt financings, and general corporate transactions.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including review and organization of corporate records, contracts, financing documents, and other transaction materials.
• Prepare and maintain detailed closing checklists and coordinate deliverables across multiple parties.
• Draft, review, and organize closing deliverables, including officers’ certificates, secretary’s certificates, incumbency certificates, resolutions, and good standing certificates.
• Review organizational documents, including charters, bylaws, operating agreements, and partnership agreements, to confirm authority and support transaction requirements.
• Coordinate and manage execution of transaction documents, including signature pages, escrow arrangements, and closing logistics.
• Compile, organize, and distribute closing binders and post-closing documentation.

• Prepare and file UCC-1 financing statements, amendments, assignments, and continuations.
• Conduct UCC, tax lien, judgment, litigation, and related searches across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analyze search results to identify existing liens, potential priority issues, and prior encumbrances.
• Maintain UCC filing records and track continuation deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, including perfection requirements for various collateral types.
• Support and coordinate complex credit facilities, including syndicated and bilateral loan transactions.

• Prepare and maintain securities documentation, including stock option grants, restricted stock, warrants, and related equity records.
• Support private placements and venture capital financings, including investor questionnaires, subscription materials, and related documentation.
• Coordinate Blue Sky filings and securities-related submissions under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, filing agents, and internal teams to track filing requirements and deadlines.

• Coordinate title and survey searches and review results in connection with transactions.
• Arrange for recording of real estate documents.
• Prepare and review closing statements, payoff letters, and related documentation.
• Organize and manage real estate closings, including checklists, document execution, and closing logistics.
• Prepare and review customary real estate documents, including deeds, affidavits, notes, mortgages, and related conveyance or loan documents.

• Conduct lien and security interest analyses in connection with bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Review loan documents, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements to assess lien validity, perfection, and priority.
• Support creditor-side representations in Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Support attorneys with document review and factual analysis related to preference, fraudulent transfer, and other lien challenge issues.
• Review proofs of claim and assist with claim reconciliation and objections, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm environment, preferably supporting M&A, private equity, venture capital, finance, securities, or real estate transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance, transactional processes, UCC filings, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and multiple closings simultaneously.
• Proficiency with legal technology, including document management systems, DocuSign, UCC filing platforms, legal research databases, and equity management platforms such as Carta or Shareworks.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review and interpret corporate, financing, governance, and organizational documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage high volumes of documentation under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned matters.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with attorneys, clients, vendors, and third parties.
• Experience mentoring junior team members or sharing knowledge across teams preferred.

• NJ: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
• NY: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm ET

The expected salary range for candidates meeting the requirements of this position is $140,000 to $150,000. The range provided is the salary that Lowenstein Sandler in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Our benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.

Disclaimers:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms are to be deemed the sole property of Lowenstein Sandler LLP, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Lowenstein Sandler LLP as a result of the referral.

Lowenstein Sandler 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.