Corporate Paralegal

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

The Role: We are seeking a junior Corporate Paralegal to join the WorldQuant Legal team. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Report to the senior corporate paralegal and assist on a broad range of projects and tasks
• Prepare corporate entity filings for domestic and foreign entities, including entity formation, qualification documents, and Corporate Transparency Act filings
• Draft corporate documents such as resolutions, officer certificates and operating agreements for U.S. and non-U.S. entities
• Prepare contract drafts (such as non-disclosure agreements and license agreements) on standard templates
• Review marketing materials
• Assist with maintaining electronic and hard copy (on-site) legal department files/corporate records
• Facilitate contract execution process, including signature, notarization and apostille, as applicable, and distribution and mailing of agreements
• Provide administrative support such as word-processing, filings in document management system, etc.
• Support attorneys in research and other projects relating to the ongoing operations of multiple global offices
• Develop standard operating procedures and tracking tools to support the streamlining of department processes
• Liaise with various departments within the organization as needed
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings, as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Have at least one year of experience as a paralegal, either in house or at a corporate law firm
• Experience supporting attorneys in corporate transactions
• Familiarity with foreign entities a plus
• Demonstrate a track record of outstanding educational and professional achievement
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage deadlines
• Resourceful, high attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively and manage projects independently
• Highly organized and comfortable supporting the senior corporate paralegal and multiple attorneys and projects simultaneously
• High proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management systems a plus
  
  

Our Benefits

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited sick days
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups
  
  

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