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Amynta Agency

Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • New York, NY
December 24, 2024 Paralegal

Job Description

We’re thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!

The SENIOR CORPORATE PARALEGAL is responsible for performing a variety of support duties to assist the Legal Department, and should have extensive experience working on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions and corporate financings, as well as equity plan administration and traditional corporate governance matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares agreements for attorney review based on approved templates including nondisclosure, employment and equity award agreements.
• Supports corporate transactions, including preparing collateral documents for credit facility and closing certificates, and coordinating approvals and signatures of documents.
• Drafts corporate governance documents and board material, including minutes, agendas, written consents, committee charters and corporate policies.
• Leads and manages internal team's efforts for the timely, accurate and secure posting of materials on board portal.
• Oversees entity management including minute books and resolutions; prepares and files state qualifications; collaborates with tax and treasury personnel; and prepares and files documents for the formation, maintenance (e.g. annual reports) and elimination of legal entities.
• Maintains internet-based legal entity management database.
• Researches state specific organizational document requirements.
• Establishes and maintains shared drive for Legal Department files.
• Responds to KYC requests and other requests for information on company entities.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
• 5+ years of corporate transactional experience (Required)
• BA/BS degree or equivalent (Required)
• Superior MS Office proficiency - Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Required)
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (Preferred)
• Experience with BoardVantage board portal (Preferred)

MINIMUM JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Mastery of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail, is dependable and follows through.
• Ability to analyze data and present recommendations based on outcomes of analysis.
• High level of maturity to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people throughout the organization.
• Willingness to maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image.
• Willingness to work non-traditional shifts which meet the needs of the team and company.
• Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to peers and subordinates.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex issues and problems and defer to higher-level staff only as needed.

The Amynta Group (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.



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