Corporate Paralegal at Orion Placement in New York, New York, United States

Job description

• Work on sophisticated corporate and venture capital transactions at the center of the innovation economy
• Support founders, startups, and investors on deals that actually shape companies
• Be part of a high-performing corporate team where paralegals are deeply involved, not siloed
• Gain exposure to VC financings, M&A, IPO-related work, and securities compliance
• Excellent compensation and benefits with long-term career growth potential
• Location: This is a fully on-site role based in New York City, offering daily collaboration with attorneys and deal teams in a fast-paced, high-caliber environment.
• Note: Must have prior paralegal experience in securities and/or general corporate law and a completed BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with company formations, entity management, and ongoing corporate compliance
• Support venture capital financings for private companies, including deal coordination and closings
• Provide transactional support for mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and related corporate matters
• Assist with IPO and other securities offering support as needed
• Help administer stock incentive and equity programs, including securities compliance components
• Draft and manage transaction documents, checklists, signatures, and closing materials
• Maintain organized records and manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment

Requirements

• Experience as a paralegal in securities and/or general corporate law
• BA/BS degree required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing shifting priorities
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across all levels of an organization

Skills

Required

• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Adaptable
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities
• Team-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Collaborative, intellectually curious team focused on quality work
• Exposure to market-leading clients and cutting-edge transactions
• Professional environment with strong training, mentorship, and standards
• Benefits designed to support your health, family, and long-term success
• JPC-548
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance