Senior Paralegal (Securities/Capital Markets)

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Senior Paralegal (Securities/Capital Markets).

The Senior Paralegal applies knowledge of the transactional lifecycle and its associated procedures to provide fundamental assistance to lawyers.

In this capacity, the Senior Paralegal will:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to capital markets transactions and compliance matters;
• Securities Offerings: Assist on both underwriter and issuer side transactions in the preparation and review of documents for public and private securities offerings, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, and private placement memoranda; coordinate with clients, underwriters, and other parties involved in the offering process; handle materials for filings with the SEC, FINRA, DTCC, NYSE, Nasdaq and other agencies, ensuring timely and accurate submissions; and assist in the preparation and filing of registration statements with regulatory authorities;
• Transaction Support: Support attorneys in financial transactions, including assisting with the preparation and organization of closing documents and due diligence materials; preparing lockup agreements, D&O Questionnaires, and tracking responses; assisting in the preparation of launch, pricing, and closing documents; and managing the closing process;
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Assist attorneys with preparing and reviewing of Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and Section 16 filings on Forms 3, 4 and 5, ensuring compliance with federal securities laws;
• Corporate Governance: Assist attorneys with corporate governance matters, including drafting board resolutions, minutes and other basic corporate documentation;
• Coordination: Manage logistics among internal and external stakeholders, including clients, external counsel, regulatory authorities, and the financial printer to facilitate smooth transactions and compliance processes;
• Document Management: Manage and organize legal documents and transaction files using electronic document management systems, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of document indexes and file structures and distributing and managing closing sets;
• Due Diligence: Assist with managing the due diligence process including, organizing, indexing and reviewing due diligence materials from electronic data rooms; provide a summary of points to facilitate associate review and assist with the preparation of backup requests and gathering and tracking of backup documentation;
• Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
• Work overtime as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and capital markets transactions, including an understanding of the federal securities laws and Nasdaq and NYSE listing rules;
• Advanced knowledge in corporate legal documentation, securities transaction and financial regulation;
• Experience with the financial printer;
• Effective communication and ability to handle multiple transactions and deadlines in dynamic environments;
• Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing SimplyAgree, Litera, and other transactional software tools;
• Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
• Knowledge of legal billing processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of Paralegal experience (required);
• At least 5 years of capital markets transactional experience (required);
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred); and
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred);

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $100,900 and a maximum of $130,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests.

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.