Corporate paralegal

🔹 Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant (Hybrid – New York)

We’re working with a leading global organization at the intersection of research, technology, and innovation to hire a Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant. This role is a great opportunity to join a high-performing legal team supporting corporate governance, compliance, and operational excellence across entities.

📍 Location

New York (Hybrid)

💼 About the Opportunity

This position is a key member of the legal team, supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners while helping ensure the organization meets its legal obligations and maintains strong governance standards.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-driven environment and enjoys supporting a broad range of legal and organizational initiatives.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Administrative Support

1. Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense processing
2. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, presentations, and supporting documentation
3. Maintain legal files, records, and office operations
4. Support corporate secretarial functions, including: Maintaining corporate books and records Preparing minutes, resolutions, and officer certificates Coordinating filings with state and federal agencies
5. Monitor compliance requirements and assist with regulatory filings
6. Support KYC and due diligence processes

Legal & Operational Support

7. Provide administrative and project support to the legal team
8. Assist with contract management and legal documentation
9. Support litigation processes, including document organization and production
10. Assist with M&A due diligence and intercompany agreements
11. Manage legal databases and document management systems
12. Support trademark administration and maintenance of legal templates
13. Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
14. Assist with risk management and legal team initiatives

✅ Qualifications

15. Bachelor’s degree required
16. corporate paralegal or legal administrative role
17. 4+ years of experience for Senior Legal Assistant consideration
18. Experience with corporate governance, company secretarial work, or compliance
19. Basic understanding of corporate law concepts
20. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
21. Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams
22. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

💡 Nice to Have

23. Experience with tools such as SharePoint, iManage, Workiva, Wrike, or similar systems
24. Background in a global organization or professional services environment

The SR Group (US), Inc. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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