Corporate Paralegal

Overview: LHH is partnering with a respected law firm to identify an experienced Corporate Paralegal for its Raleigh, NC office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive paralegal to support a sophisticated corporate practice across a variety of transactional and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have experience with corporate entity filings, business licensing, due diligence, and M&A transactions, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys across a range of corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, startups, securities, intellectual property, FDA and health product regulatory matters, and general corporate work.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and reports.
• Research state-specific business licensing requirements for professional service firms.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications and supporting documentation for AEC and other regulated industries.
• Prepare and file business entity formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain UCC and federal tax lien searches.
• Assist with document preparation, due diligence, and closings for M&A transactions.
• Assemble closing document binders and organize transaction materials for clients.
• Assist commercial real estate attorneys as needed with Secretary of State document preparation and filings.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files and ensure accurate document recordkeeping.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably within a relevant corporate or transactional practice area.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Experience with corporate entity structures, business filings, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing and reviewing formation documents, licensing applications, due diligence materials, and other corporate documentation.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze corporate regulations, licensing requirements, and transactional documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and independently manage projects from inception through completion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with NetDocuments, Adobe, DocuSign, and other document management or collaboration platforms preferred.

Details:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Compensation: $60,000-$90,000 annually
• Firm provides 100% paid-for medical and dental insurance, optional vision insurance, and 401k match.