Corporate Paralegal

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. 

Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Corporate Transactions Paralegal to join our nationally recognized Corporate and Health Care practice groups. This role provides critical support to attorneys and clients across a diverse range of industries, including hospitals and health systems, technology-enabled service providers, and life sciences companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate governance, transactional support, and health care regulatory compliance, with proven experience managing complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Request, draft, prepare and file corporate documents across multiple jurisdictions
• Liaise with governmental agencies, state/local licensing organizations for entity formations, foreign qualifications, application and licensing approvals, and IRS filings
• Support attorneys during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, lien searches, UCC filings, ordering certified documents, and preparing closing deliverables
• Draft closing agendas, organize signatures and closing documents, manage post-closing matters, and maintain transaction checklists
• Track tasks and deliverables, communicate status updates, and ensure timely completion of client and attorney requests
• Administer stock ledgers, electronic corporate records, minute books, compliance filings, annual reports, and client data rooms
• Conduct research and prepare summary analyses for attorney review
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment required
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, entity management, and interaction with state and government agencies
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PDF software; ability to quickly learn new applications
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are accepting ongoing applications.

Jacksonville, Madison, Miami, Milwaukee, and Nashville & Tampa - $77,500 to $108,500Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Houston - $85,300 to $119,400Los Angeles - $89,100 to $124,800

Boston and New York City - $93,000 to $130,200

Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California’s Fair Chance Act.