What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Focus Financial Partners?
Position Summary
Focus Financial Partners is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to assist attorneys in our Legal Department across a diverse range of corporate, litigation and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and sharp attention to detail. They should thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn quickly. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company experiencing significant transformation and growth, offering the potential for professional development and meaningful contributions.
This role is based in New York, NY; Boston, MA; or St. Louis, MO.
Primary Responsibilities
Focus is an interdependent network of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, rooted in a client-first approach and powered by the collective energy and capabilities of its many advisors and professionals. The Focus network includes firms operated under the Focus Partners brand that reflect the company’s key business lines. Through a blend of innovative solutions, strong capital backing, and deep business expertise, Focus empowers its firms to achieve their business objectives by helping them better serve their clients and advisors. For more information, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com .
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000 to $125,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include a meaningful annual cash bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Focus Financial Partners is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to assist attorneys in our Legal Department across a diverse range of corporate, litigation and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and sharp attention to detail. They should thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn quickly. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company experiencing significant transformation and growth, offering the potential for professional development and meaningful contributions.
This role is based in New York, NY; Boston, MA; or St. Louis, MO.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide critical support in all stages of corporate transactions, including drafting documents, project management, and coordinating closing and post-closing deliverables.
- Assist attorneys in drafting a variety of legal documents and agreements, including commercial contracts, governance documents, resolutions/written consents, meeting minutes, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Maintain corporate records, including entity organizational charts, as well as various internal lists and records related to entity management, transactions, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters.
- Assist with corporate filings, including entity formations, annual reports, qualifications, dissolutions, DBA filings, name change amendments, and other related matters.
- Organize, manage, and maintain legal documents, including litigation and regulatory records, within an electronic document management system, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
- Support the Legal Department with various ad hoc legal tasks as needed.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience.
- Strong understanding of corporate transactions, investment adviser regulations, and/or corporate secretarial responsibilities is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent professional experience.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive tasks to completion with efficiency and precision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Focus is an interdependent network of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, rooted in a client-first approach and powered by the collective energy and capabilities of its many advisors and professionals. The Focus network includes firms operated under the Focus Partners brand that reflect the company’s key business lines. Through a blend of innovative solutions, strong capital backing, and deep business expertise, Focus empowers its firms to achieve their business objectives by helping them better serve their clients and advisors. For more information, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com .
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000 to $125,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include a meaningful annual cash bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
