Finance Paralegal

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

Mayer Brown LLP is accepting applications for its Fund Finance Paralegal Fellowship in Charlotte. The two-year program provides an opportunity for recent graduates interested in pursuing a law degree or a related field to gain hands-on experience as finance paralegals and develop key skills while contributing to the Firm’s pro bono initiatives and legal innovation efforts.

Essential Functions: 

• Assists in drafting and closing of transactions.
• Collaborates with the Firm’s legal innovation team to pilot new technologies that drive efficiency and position Mayer Brown on the forefront of legal technology and innovation (including evaluating and implementing tools related to contract drafting/review, transaction visualization, and deal management)
• Coordinates pro bono projects in partnership with the Firm’s pro bono practice
• Participates in an intensive training program led by Mayer Brown Partners and associates to compliment hands-on work experience
• Manages the transaction process from intake to closing, including maintenance of existing transactions
• Prepares various documents/instruments: term sheets, credit agreements, collateral documents, UCC forms/attachments, closing checklists, etc.
• Conducts investor due diligence
• Reviews various documents/instruments: corporate resolutions, officer’s certificates, legal opinions, etc. prepared by opposing counsel
• Coordinates market and precedent transaction research
• Maintains control of closing documents
• Distributes closing documents and closing indexes
• Orders/reviews/charts lien searches, order business entity documents from public offices (certified charter, good standing, etc.)
• Files UCC and corporate/partnership organizational and other documents with state offices
• Participates in and assists in the management due diligence projects
• Liaise with attorneys, as needed, for additional information needed in order to complete the above
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Professional Experience:

• No professional experience required

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

The salary for this Fellowship position is set at $70,000. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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