Position(s) Paralegal – M & A  / Mergers and Acquisitions 
Compensation to $72,000 - $75,000 - Benefits include all health, dental, life, pension, 401K, tuition refund, stock options and more.
Location New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan
The Organization
Major U.S. Based Global Media & Entertainment Conglomerate
Responsibilities Provide broad range of paralegal support for large volume of mergers and acquisitions transactions, for licensing commercial transactions and other corporate matters.  The ideal candidate would have extensive experience with and detailed understanding of M&A transactions, researching companies including SEC filings, form management, and would be able to assist in running an auction (including database management).

DUTIES

  • Administer M&A transactions, draft and finalize closing documents, organize and complete closings
  • Research on acquisition targets (both on- and off-line)
  • Prepare due diligence request lists and working group lists
  • Review documents as part of due diligence
  • Obtaining consents
  • Prepare HSR filings
  • Assist with other transactional commercial deals: procurement, sports licensing, digital rights licensing
Required Skills
  • Minimum five years paralegal experience, preferably with a major corporate law firm or at an in-house corporate law department of a major U.S. corporation. 
  • Extensive experience with M&A paralegal support and familiarity with SEC/EDGAR filings is critical.
  • Undergraduate degree; Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • In-depth knowledge and fluid understanding of, and strong ability to anticipate, paralegal support needs of M&A attorneys in a multitude of M&A transactions (e.g., difference in closing needs and documents for stock and asset transactions)
  • Excellent time management and organization skills (including efficient filing capabilities) with ability to manage multiple assignments, including multiple closings, simultaneously and in a timely and efficient manner
  • Excellent drafting and proofreading skills 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, senior management and outside third parties
  • Ability to address and solve complex issues in an efficient and timely manner
  • Familiarity with basic corporate formation procedures and functions
  • Familiarity with basic wiring instructions
  • Familiarity with HSR filing requirements
  • Some prior experience with SEC reporting and filing
  • Efficiency and proficiency with research, both on- and off-line (including EDGAR, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc)
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word; EDGAREase, CT Equity Compliance and Bridgeway Secretariat.  Excel and PowerPoint a plus.
  • Ability to work independently, and ability to work well with attorneys and other paralegals
Contact
Ms. Jana Evans
Director
Filcro Legal Staffing
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY  10175

43rd & Fifth Avenue
18th Floor Reception

Resume Email
Resume Fax: 212-599-4772 

Please indicate M&A Paralegal in your correspondence
By appointment only, please.  Thank you
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