Job Description

LHH is seeking a highly organized and proactive Corporate Legal Assistant to join our client's team in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid position combines the responsibilities of both a Legal Assistant and a Paralegal, providing vital support to attorneys on a range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, FDA and healthcare regulations, intellectual property, venture capital, startups, securities, and general corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and format various legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and reports, ensuring timely completion.
• Research state-specific business licensing requirements for AEC entities.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications along with required documentation for AEC entities and other regulated industries.
• Manage the formation, qualification, dissolution, and withdrawal of business entities, ensuring proper filings.
• Collaborate with vendors to conduct UCC and federal tax lien searches.
• Assist with document preparation, due diligence, and closings for M&A transactions.
• Organize closing document binders for client transactions.
• Provide occasional support to commercial real estate attorneys with document preparation and filing with the Secretary of State.
• Maintain well-organized electronic and physical files, ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience in a corporate or legal setting.
• Strong research skills with the ability to interpret and analyze corporate regulations, licensing requirements, and transactional documents.
• In-depth understanding of corporate entity structures, business filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing and reviewing legal documents, including formation papers, licensing applications, and due diligence materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and stay organized.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a strong focus on detail in record-keeping and data management.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Proficient in Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with document management tools like NetDocuments, Adobe, DocuSign, and other collaborative platforms.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Salary:

$80,000-$85,000/yr.

If this exciting opportunity interests you, please apply today!

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