Ascendo Resources is working with a respected and collaborative mid-sized law firm is seeking an Experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its busy and dynamic corporate practice group. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment supporting attorneys with complex business transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in corporate legal work, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drafting and maintaining corporate governance documents such as minute books, stock ledgers, capitalization tables, and organizational charts
• Supporting attorneys on private equity and M&A transactions from formation through closing
• Preparing entity formation documents and state filings
• Organizing and assembling closing documents and preparing closing binders
• Managing transaction checklists and timelines
• Coordinating signatures and compiling execution packages
• Filing formation and compliance documents with Secretaries of State (including NC, DE, and others)
• Obtaining certified documents and UCC searches via third-party providers
• Drafting resolutions, board consents, and shareholder meeting minutes
• Assisting with SEC filings, including EDGAR access codes and Form D notices
• Researching federal and state securities law compliance requirements
• Communicating with clients and third parties in a professional and timely manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, DocuSign; experience with Carta is a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
• Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program or North Carolina State Paralegal Certification preferred

This is a full-time opportunity, with remote work option, but candidates must reside in NC, SC, or GA.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply today!

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Lauren Tate