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Beacon Hill’s client, a financial communications and investor relations company founded as a Minority- and Women-Owned business, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal or Contracts Administrator to support their San Francisco office with high-volume contracts work. The company is extremely stable and is busier than ever. They handle matters such as M&A transactions and bankruptcies. This role offers significant exposure to the C-suite, with direct interaction with senior executives and Partners. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and polished interpersonal abilities are essential.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for drafting and generating a range of legal documents, such as standard engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), as well as Statements of Work (SOW) and Scopes of Work (SOW) when required
Work closely with internal and outside legal counsel on various legal matters, including contract changes, debt collection, bankruptcy issues, and responses to subpoenas
Follow up on in-flight contract drafts as needed with leads/prospective clients to bring closure and expedite contract execution to the extent possible
Maintain a tracker of contracts drafted, contracts executed, terminations, etc., to distribute to the partners on a regular cadence for transparency purposes
Support the COO and CFO in preparing and responding to requests for information from regulatory bodies such as FINRA
Serve as the central custodian for incoming information, ensuring its proper entry into firm’s CRM and facilitating its distribution to relevant parties as needed
Serve as key contact for client and CRM related incoming inquiries
Provide a variety of project management, administrative, and operational support for the Legal & Finance teams’ daily operations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
5+ years of experience as a paralegal, ideally in the securities litigation department of a large firm
Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department within a financial services, fintech, or professional services environment is strongly preferred
Exceptional communication, attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work on projects requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while effectively managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong project management and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience with NetSuite and Microsoft Office
Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
A willingness to take on new tasks and develop new skills