Legal Assistant

Corporate Junior Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant New York, NY | Hybrid Schedule (2 Days In-Office) Salary: $75,000–$100,000 + Competitive Benefits A leading global academic publishing company is seeking a Junior Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant to join its collaborative in-house legal team in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to move in-house or continue building their career within a sophisticated corporate legal department supporting governance, compliance, corporate secretarial, and commercial legal functions. This role offers significant exposure to attorneys and business leaders across the organization and provides opportunities to work on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract management, corporate transactions, intellectual property support, and legal operations. Position Overview The Corporate Legal Assistant will serve as a key member of the legal team, supporting attorneys and stakeholders on a variety of legal, corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. This individual will play an integral role in managing corporate records, supporting regulatory filings, coordinating governance activities, and assisting with legal projects across the organization. Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance & Compliance Maintain corporate books, records, minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation for U.S. entities. Assist with corporate secretarial functions, including board and shareholder documentation. Coordinate state, federal, and regulatory filings. Assist with KYC, compliance reviews, and due diligence initiatives. Monitor corporate compliance obligations and maintain governance records. Legal Department Support Support attorneys with contract administration, document management, and legal projects. Assist with legal research, document preparation, and maintenance of legal templates and forms. Support trademark administration and intellectual property matters. Assist with M&A due diligence and corporate transactions. Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders. Administrative & Operational Support Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, expense reports, and legal department logistics. Prepare presentations, reports, and tracking spreadsheets. Organize legal team documentation and maintain electronic filing systems. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external legal inquiries. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. 2+ years of legal assistant, corporate paralegal, corporate governance, compliance, or professional services experience required. 4+ years of experience preferred for senior-level consideration. Exposure to corporate governance, company secretarial functions, regulatory compliance, or corporate law concepts required. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal technology platforms is a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment. Why Consider This Opportunity? Outstanding opportunity to move in-house or continue growing within a sophisticated corporate legal department. Hybrid schedule with only two days in-office. Fast-moving interview process. Exposure to corporate governance, compliance, commercial contracts, transactions, and legal operations. Excellent benefits package including: 401(k) with company match; Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Generous PTO and summer hours; Tuition assistance; Commuter benefits This is an ideal opportunity for a polished legal professional seeking broad exposure, long-term growth potential, and the chance to work alongside a highly collaborative in-house legal team. #J-18808-Ljbffr