Corporate Paralegal III

Job Description:
This is a hybrid, temporary position that will report at least twice per week to the headquarters in Ohio. This person will be responsible for temporarily supporting various strategic corporate transactions, including venture capital investments, registered debt offerings, merger and acquisition transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Support corporate transactions, including data room management, due diligence coordination, due diligence review and documentation, drafting signing and closing deliverables, managing internal approval, signing and closing mechanics, and supporting related post-closing matters.

• Draft and review disclosure schedules and transactional documents, assist with antitrust and other regulatory filings, assist with post-closing integration matters for the legal function, and coordinate legal matters for other business units.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of transaction playbooks, diligence frameworks, closing checklists, integration playbooks, precedent documents, templates, and other process documentation to support future corporate transactions, strategic initiatives, and legal operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with outside counsel and advisors.

• Coordinate with signatures for transactional documents and SEC filings and notarize various documents when needed.

• Conduct research on related matters, including corporate statutes (including Ohio and Delaware).

• Support compliance with NYSE and SEC requirements applicable to directors, executive officers, and other insiders, including preparation and filing of Section 16 reports; equity ownership calculations; and maintenance of process documentation, policies, manuals, templates, and compliance tools.

• Support SEC EDGAR filing code maintenance.

Requirements:

• 8+ years related experience in a legal environment

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or a paralegal certificate

• Technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Planner

• Demonstrated ability to perform sophisticated legal research and analysis

• Expert user of electronic research tools such as Intelligize

• Proficiency in navigating online data rooms (e.g., IntraLinks)

• Extensive experience with corporate transactions, including equity or debt investments and offerings, venture capital transactions, and merger and acquisition transactions

• Subject matter expertise in Ohio and/or Delaware corporate law

• Strong project or transaction management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities and track deliverables across complex projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Section 16 filings and related public company requirements (preferred)

Pay Range:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00 per hour. We understand salary is an important factor in a job search, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel that your desired compensation may fall outside of the listed range. The final pay for this position is determined based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills and certifications, education and training, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. We are committed to finding the right candidate for this role and are open to discussing how your unique qualifications align with our needs.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Contact:
Rebecca Sami
+1 (312) 884-0419
[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Jacobson Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please contact us at [email protected] or +1 (800) 466-1578 to make a request.

Refer a Colleague:
Do you know someone who would be interested in this project? Submit your referral directly by emailing the Jacobson contact listed above or submitting them . If your referral is hired for a contract assignment and meets all other eligibility criteria, you will receive a referral bonus!