Corporate Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our team as a Corporate Paralegal located in our Salt Lake City office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention-to-detail, strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Salt Lake City office and regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations.

Position Summary

This Corporate Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Corporate Securities Department in all stages of corporate transactions including related research and analysis with a focus on the creation and filing of corporate entities, UCCs, and securities.  This candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages multiple transactional closings including private company financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and strategic investments
• Assists with drafting board and shareholder resolutions; assists with due diligence procedures, online and factual searches; organization of due diligence materials; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
• Prepares all documents required to form corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies
• Assists with entity formation; assists with drafting of corporate organizational documents; assists with operations of corporations and corporate records maintenance; prepares foreign qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals
• Assists with the preparation and filing of UCCs, including continuation and termination statements; analyzes UCC search results; prepares UCC and lien summary charts; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
• Prepares and files documents and forms for ongoing corporate operations, including directors and shareholders’ resolutions, and amendments to articles of incorporation
• Drafts secretary’s certificates, bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions
• Prepares Beneficial Owners reports (BOIs) under the Corporate Transparency Act
• Prepares stock option agreements and stock certificates; maintains stock ledgers and capitalization tables
• Maintains entity minute books and entity ledgers for various clients
• Prepares applications for federal employer identification numbers
• Redlines and proofreads documents; assists with conforming party names and terms in agreements and other documents
• Conducts research and performs library and online searches; retrieves reference materials from outside libraries that may not be readily available
• Prepares SEC filings, both corporate and Section 16, responds to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 & 1934 filings; prepares Rule 144 opinion letters; assists with preparation and organizations of documents related to public company transactions; drafts Form S-8s
• Strong experience with the preparation and filing of Form Ds.  Is proficient in and has credentials for the Edgar Next platform
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
• Serves as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry level paralegals and paralegal clerks
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Demonstrated ability to proactively take initiative and operate as a self-starter, consistently maintaining attention-to-detail while understanding how individual tasks contribute to broader organizational objectives
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum of 10 years of corporate experience within a law firm, with demonstrated expertise in complex issues related to the Corporate & Securities practice area
• Experience with public securities is highly desirable, but not required
• Proven experience interacting with government agencies and service companies, including the Secretary of State, Department of Corporations, and the SEC (Edgar Next) for filing and retrieving documents.
• Strong understanding of corporate operations and working knowledge, appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, including the ability to conduct related research

Technology

• Proficient with practice-specific technology platforms, including Edgar Next and various service company websites
• Experienced in navigating and utilizing Secretary of State databases
• Exceptional computer skills, with a proven ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Highly proficient in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.