Lowenstein Sandler is looking for a Corporate Paralegal to provide critical support to attorneys on sophisticated transactional matters. You will manage a wide range of tasks in a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm committed to client service, professional development, and an inclusive workplace.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and maintain capitalization tables and track stock options and equity compensation using platforms like Carta, Pulley, AngelList, and ShareWorks.
- Assist in drafting and filing corporate documents, including entity formations, amendments, mergers, and dissolutions.
- Conduct due diligence by reviewing and summarizing contracts and corporate records.
- Draft initial versions of closing certificates, board/stockholder resolutions, and other essential documents for M&A and other transactions.
- Maintain closing checklists and assist with logistics, including obtaining signatures and assembling closing volumes using programs such as Litera.
- Assist with preparing HSR, FINRA, and SEC filings (e.g., Forms S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and Blue Sky/securities filings.
- Manage corporate records, including board/stockholder minute books, meeting tracking, and resolution preparation.
- Handle statutory filings and corporate compliance matters, including UCC filings and tax-related forms.
- Oversee the maintenance of LLC and corporate books and records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and maintain securities documentation, including stock option grants, restricted stock grants, and warrants.
- Coordinate with third parties for filings and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines for private and public companies.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis for regulatory and jurisdictional support.
- Order lien searches, summarize results, and maintain accurate company data records.
- Track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance.
- Order and distribute certified copies, good standing certificates, and other necessary documents.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 3-5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on ECVC, M&A, private equity, and securities.
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, DocuSign, and deal management software such as Carta, Pulley, AngelList, and ShareWorks.
- Familiarity with Blue Sky compliance, UCC filings, and SEC reporting.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions.
- Initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A proactive, client-service-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to high standards of legal service and professionalism.
Nice to Have
- A paralegal certification is preferred.
- Ability to train and mentor colleagues on job responsibilities, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer and skill development.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- iManage
- DocuSign
- Carta
- Pulley
- AngelList
- ShareWorks
- Litera
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
Team & Environment
You will support attorneys in complex transactional matters within a collaborative team structure.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000
- Coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, and disability
- FSAs
- 401K
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Roseland, NJ or New York, NY.
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We value 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 law.
