Senior Paralegal

Overview

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Senior Paralegal is to assist in reviewing contracts prior to signature, tracking contract compliance, handling contract renewals and terminations, working directly with Business Unit Managers. The secondary role assists in various types of legal matters, including corporate governance, and preparing legal documents; research and compile data; prepare drafts of documents; and maintain responsibility for entity records across the Premier Family of Companies.

The third function is to serve as a backup to other department roles which include Government‑issued and/or regulatory licenses, applications, and credentialing to ensure compliance.

• Handle the formation of new entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, in all domestic states and corporate structures.
• Work with outside legal counsel in formation and corporate structure for USVI entities.
• Create entity documents, including articles or certificates of incorporation or organization, amendments, dissolutions, initial stock purchase agreements, operating agreements and amendments, and written consents.
• Prepare and file statutory filings with domestic Secretaries of State, including amendments, conversions, mergers, and dissolutions.
• Prepare and file Forms SS‑4 with IRS to obtain Federal Employer Identification Numbers.
• File Fictitious Business Name Statements with appropriate government entities.
• Administer tracking system for contracts and other ongoing obligations.
• Contract drafting, development, maintenance, review, retention and termination.
• Monitor and manage  email inbox.
• Create, revise, publish and maintain organizational charts for U.S. and U.S.V.I. entities.
• Assist in due diligence for real estate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, corporate refinancing and restructuring deals.
• Prepare final closing binder and draft necessary documents for real estate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, corporate refinancing and restructuring deals.
• Participate in closings and post‑closing activities, including:
  • Prepare initial draft of closing checklist.
  • Organize and maintain closing files, closing book index.
  • Prepare written consents, approvals of transaction agreements, certificates and disclosure schedules.
  • Order certified copies and good standing certificates.
  • Handle distribution and collection of signature pages, agreements and original certificates (e.g., stock certificates, membership certificates and promissory notes).
  • Provide other general support.
• Research new licensing requirements and objectives for new or expanding opportunities within the Family of Companies.
• Perform legal research for drafting legal documents and legal requirements for projects as needed.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, etc.) to obtain or provide information or to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Research unknown or new aspects of any business requirement.
• Assistance with filling gaps within the department where needed.
• Serve as a Notary Public.
• Lead contract management lifecycle initiatives, including developing and implementing contract templates, standard clauses, and risk assessment procedures.
• Special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

• Competencies:
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and motivational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • High level of reasoning and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multi‑task and work independently.
  • Sound judgment.
  • Must be resourceful and self‑reliant.
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA‑approved paralegal program.
  • Blended experience in both litigation and transactions is REQUIRED.
  • Minimum of 3‑5 years of relevant experience as a corporate paralegal in the areas of corporate governance, venture capital finance, emerging growth companies and/or private company mergers and acquisitions.
  • Understanding of various states’ incorporation rules, corporate filing guidelines and required documentation for corporate matters,…