Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
Goodwin Paralegals are offered opportunities to play key roles on client teams while also developing their skills and advancing their careers. Goodwin Paralegals work side-by-side with attorneys on each of our groundbreaking matters. They add value through insight, skill, and experience on all tasks to which they are assigned. They have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with clients, while building substantive and institutional knowledge that adds critical value to our practice.
What You Will Do:
Assist with all aspects of corporate creation, maintenance, and governance
Prepare SEC filings and related documents
Capitalization Table Management
Draft officer certificates
Conduct research on state and federal securities laws, and make relevant Blue Sky filings
Order and review certificates of good standing and corporate charters
Due Diligence review of documents and materials
Assist with various corporate transactions including M&A, venture capital transactions, and securities offerings
Conduct UCC searches and prepares UCC filings
Develop and implement best practices and AI use cases where appropriate
Who You Are:
BA/BS preferred
5+ years of relevant experience
Paralegal Certificate required
Strong organizational and communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Capable of handling multiple responsibilities
Ability to work well in a team oriented environment
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required
Proficiency with Carta, or similar Cap Table Management software
Independent understanding of basic ideas and/or legal concepts involved with the types of matters likely to be assigned
Able to handle unexpected issues that arise during the course of a project
Effectively carries knowledge gained regarding how to perform a task or project to the next, similar project, with no re-explanation, and can at times apply this knowledge to different types of tasks in order to create efficiencies
Understands how clients’ business needs relate to work assignments without explanation
Handles assignments involving complex matters or fact patterns with supervision from attorneys
Proactively stays informed regarding changes in the law pertaining to practice area
Firm culture is a hybrid work environment
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Skills Required
- BA/BS preferred
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Paralegal Certificate required
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required
- Proficiency with Carta, or similar Cap Table Management software
Goodwin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goodwin and has not been reviewed or approved by Goodwin.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are described as market-matching with defined eligibility thresholds, and certain credits (such as pro bono, innovation, and training) can count toward targets.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-forming support via Carrot, generous paid parental leave, and subsidized backup child and elder care are highlighted as meaningful parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage through well-known carriers is supplemented by access tools and mental-health resources such as One Medical, Headspace, and an EAP.
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What We Do
We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and Instagram at @join_goodwin. Office locations - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, London, Cambridge, Paris, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Munich and Philadelphia *Attorney Advertising
