Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.
Description/Job Summary
To provide transactional support to the Corporate team including deal execution, post-closing management and general administration tasks.
Responsibilities/Duties
Managing internal NDA/Confidentiality Agreement process:
* Assigning NDA review requests received from client and/or partners
* Running internal conflicts checks
* Insider information compliance process - Target/Seller research for public status of entities
* Preparing initial draft mark-up for attorney review.
* Reviewing/revising client-specific “golden rules” treatises
Company Search Reports:
* Preparation of company search reports involving a review of company filings history, incorporation documents and amending resolutions, company
* charges register, current appointments register
* Carrying out winding up / insolvency searches
Virtual Data Rooms:
* Preparation of VDRs using various third party providers - uploading and profiling documents
* Monitoring progress of VDR - managing VDR requests and document downloads, creating/managing VDR user profiles and access rights
* Closing down the VDR and coordinating archives
General Paralegal duties:
* Monitor group and personal emails for work requests
* Prioritize work to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
* Prepare for and attend departmental meetings and training sessions
* Review documents/agreements - proofread, review defined terms and cross-references
* Research using external subscription services (PLC, Westlaw, LexisNexis)
* Maintaining / updating closing checklists and providing ongoing status updates
* Conforming execution versions of documents
* Creating document closing “bibles”
* General administration tasks and other ad hoc duties as required
Required Skills
* Educated to at least a bachelor’s degree level in law (or equivalent)
* I.T. literate with a good knowledge of and competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF, Filesite and iManage
* Previous paralegal experience working in a professional services environment preferred
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail essential
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with partners, clients and staff at all levels
* Motivated self-starter who is a good team player and able to use their initiative
* Flexibility - overtime will be required from time to time at short notice, to meet the needs of the client.
Details
Salary and Benefits: Competitive
Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays
Equal Opportunities
Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.
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