Manager, Corporate Finance and Transactions Paralegal

Manager, Corporate Finance & Transactions Paralegal

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way. We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Manager, Corporate Finance & Transactions Paralegal will be responsible for managing the day-to-day paralegal operations and providing crucial support to the Corporate Finance, Corporate Reporting and Commercial and Affiliate Transactions teams within the Legal Department. This role requires comfort managing multiple deadlines, coordinating across teams, and maintaining high levels of accuracy in documentation. This role can be located in our Newark, DE office or our Sterling, VA office with a planned move to Arlington, VA in Fall 2026.

What You'll Do

Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and organizing transactional documents, contracts, and agreements. Assist attorneys through all phases of transactions (inception → closing → post-closing). Support SEC filings, assisting with 10-K's, 10-Q's, 8-K's, prospectuses, registration statements and other disclosure documents. Support loan sales and asset-backed securitizations, warehouse facilities, and other finance transactions. Assist attorneys in drafting and managing commercial contracts, amendments, and templates. Develop and maintain an efficient system for organizing and managing accurate and audit-ready legal documents, contracts, closing checklists, trackers, and deal documentation sets. Support the tracking of deliverables, deadlines, and dependencies to ensure the timely and efficient execution of transactional documents. Coordinate and manage legal projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project objectives, including the ability to support multiple concurrent deals. Support effective control design, testing, and implementation for the teams and the broader Legal Department. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information, track progress, and facilitate project collaboration.

What You Have

Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required. Solid understanding of legal principles, processes, and procedures across various practice areas. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Discretion and demonstrated ability to properly manage and handle confidential and/or material non-public information. Proficiency in document and transaction management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy while handling multiple tasks, including the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience. Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field. 5 - 10 years of corporate paralegal experience. Experience with capital markets, securitization, or financial services. Six sigma certification.