Description

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in all aspects of transactional matters; experience in title and survey review and leasing matters a bonus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draft organizational documents including: Bylaws, Organizational Resolutions, Subscription Agreements, Stock Certificates; Prepare and file federal and state S-elections (as applicable); Draft and file amendments to or restatements of the entity formation documents.
• Assist with financing transactions, business transactions and real estate transactions.
• Assist with closing preparation by conducting: due diligence, prepare the closing agenda, prepare and organize closing files.
• Determine necessary filings due to structural changes, including amendments or restatements of certificates of incorporation, certificates of merger, dissolution, etc..
• Compile reporting and state specific compliant requirements for entities authorized to do business, or with subsidiaries/affiliates, in various states.
• Prepare documents/forms necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.
• Review and manage all transactional and corporate governance documents for the length of the transaction and/or representation.
• Prepare and maintain corporate books and records in all aspects of business formation, maintenance and termination.
• Work closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of the transaction.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Education:

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required; BA or BS degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in all aspects of transactional matters; experience in title and survey review and leasing matters a bonus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding service to internal and external clients/contacts.
• Demonstrated excellent skills using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), database and presentation software.
• Working knowledge of Carta, Blue Sky Filings, SEC/EDGAR Filings and related transactional software is required.
• Familiarity with the review of Title Reports and Searches, Real Estate Property Tax Reports and Liens.
• Familiarity with drafting deeds, mortgages and legal descriptions for agreements.
• Experience with reviewing/revising sales and lease agreements and the commercial real estate closing process (in general).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.