About this role
Paralegal (Venture Capital/Fund Formation) (Asia)The Business Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal-related billable legal support under the direction of senior paralegals, paralegal specialists and/or attorneys. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities
- All facets of emerging company and venture fund work including:
- Preparation and maintenance of organizational documents
- Preparation of partnership and limited liability company agreements
- Preparation of side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendments
- Conducting investor suitability due diligence
- Research of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations
- Preparation and filing of requisite notices
- Conduct due diligence review of documents and with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formation
- Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios
- Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
- All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience
Required
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Available to work overtime, as required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
- 1-3 years work experience (specifically in the area(s) of Fund Formation)
Preferred
- Paralegal Certificate
Competencies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedules
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
- Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others, including clients
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
- Reliable, committed, and punctual
Reporting to this position: No direct reports.