Temp to Perm Corporate Paralegal

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temporary to Permanent Corporate Paralegal ls to assist a Boutique Law Firm.
Overview:  Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking an Interim Paralegal to assist a Boutique Law Firm.
Company: A Small Boutique Law Firm.
Experience:  At least 5-10 Years of experience as a Paralegal at a law firm or in-house corporation with a focus in Financial Services.
Location:  NYC Hybrid Ideal (open to remote)
Responsibilities Include:
Venture & Emerging Company Transactions
• Prepare and coordinate closings for SAFE financings, convertible notes, and priced equity rounds, including drafting and organizing signature packages
• Maintain and update cap tables; track option pool grants and exercises, and manage equity documentation across funding rounds
• Coordinate due diligence processes and organize virtual data rooms for venture transactions
• Draft routine corporate resolutions, board and stockholder consents, and ancillary transaction documents
• Liaise with founders, investors, and counterparty counsel to manage information flow and closing logistics

Corporate Governance & Entity Management
• Manage formation, qualification, and dissolution filings across U.S. jurisdictions and select international jurisdictions
• Maintain organizational documents, and equity records for a portfolio of client entities
• Maintain and track governance deadlines
• Prepare and file state filings, registered agent changes, and foreign qualification documents
• Coordinate with state agencies, registered agents, and third-party service providers on entity matters

Process & Team Infrastructure
• Design, refine, and maintain closing checklists, precedent libraries, and standard workflows for recurring transaction types
• Identify and escalate issues proactively; surface process improvements with practical recommendations
• Manage multiple simultaneous matters with precision and composure under deadline pressure

Qualifications and Skills:
• 10+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with meaningful tenure at a law firm, legal department, or sophisticated financial institution
• Deep, hands-on experience with venture and emerging company transactions — SAFEs, priced rounds, cap tables, and equity documentation
• Strong command of corporate governance mechanics — entity formation, maintenance, governance calendars, and minute books
• High proficiency with document management, e-signature platforms (DocuSign), and virtual data room tools
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Polished written and verbal communication; comfortable corresponding directly with clients and counterparty counsel
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision —flag issues proactively and solve before escalating

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:  https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources 

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.