Our client, a global alternative investment company with over $30B in assets, is seeking a Paralegal who is enthusiastic about embracing a diverse and engaging position within a dynamic team. This role will sit between legal and the front office offering a unique vantage point for an intellectual mind to learn about the organization and business dealings.
Key Points:
- Opportunity for significant growth due to the visibility to senior management
- Individual will be placed at the intersection of legal and business offering a unique opportunity to acquire relevant skills across both teams
- Excellent chance to sit with a front-office team and engage in discussions and analysis
Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and coordinate the documentation of commodities investments and contract servicing requirements across equity, debt, OTC physical, and financial commodities transactions
- Supervise and organize the firm and its counterparties’ onboarding necessities
- Track the pipeline of potential opportunities and key transaction work streams; coordinate with internal stakeholders to streamline execution and transaction administration
- Create standardized formats and templates for crucial commodity transaction documents
- ·Structure and oversee documents throughout the transaction cycle
Qualifications:
- Prior paralegal experience working with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Excellent in interpreting complex contract provisions and identifying potential business risks
- Driven to do beyond legal tasks and play a significant role within the broader team
- Attentive and stakeholder-focused, ensuring appropriate follow-up and follow-through
- Performance-oriented (timeline-driven, detail-oriented, strong planning and negotiation skills)
- High attention to detail and superior organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously in an environment with deadlines
Compensation: $100-150k all-in