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Robert Half Paralegal in New York, New York
Description
Our client, an energy commodities firm, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their team in New York. You would be joining an excellent trading firm with a global footprint. The company has offices in NYC (the HQ), Houston, London, Geneva, Shanghai, and Singapore. The company is growing by leaps and bounds!
Job Responsibilities:
• Support our corporate, M& A, Finance and Trading legal functions
• Prepare first drafts of basic corporate documents from forms or simple precedent, such as: board resolutions, simple intercompany assignment or contribution agreements, standard side letters, incorporation documents, engagement letters, etc.
• Draft and revise LOIs (letters of interest), MOUs, PCGs
• Negotiate ISDAs (derivative transactions)
• Coordinate with our London-based Corporate Secretary with respect to U.S.-based corporate governance documents;
• Review and summarize governance requirements in LLCAs, LPAs and similar constitutional documents
• Participate in legal due diligence of potential acquisition targets
• Support for preparing virtual data rooms in connection with dispositions of assets and/or identifying key documents in virtual data rooms in connection with the acquisition of assets
• Support for records and contracts management, which may include supporting the Legal Department to adopt new processes, procedures and technologies for record keeping functions
• Document review in connection with discovery requests during litigation proceedings
• Develop strong relationships with attorneys in the New York office, with an eye toward identifying potential areas of support for each one’s unique workstream
Requirements
Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience across a broad range of corporate governance and transactional legal functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgement, and an eagerness to learn
• Demonstrates good organizational skills and exhibits aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures
• Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Basic familiarity with commodity and derivative transactions and related documentation (including ISDA Master Agreement, NAESB, ISDA Commodity Definitions) preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
The firm is also willing to offer you a competitive compensation. Grow your paralegal career with our help. Contact us today!
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