Corporate Paralegal

Job Description

Job DescriptionAscension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

A global boutique firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in securities and M&A transactions. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support complex, cross-border legal matters.

Responsibilities

Securities & Corporate Support

• Assist in preparing SEC-related filings, including registration statements, annual/quarterly reports, current reports, proxy and information statements, and insider reports.
• Support drafting and organizing materials for IPOs, PIPEs, ATMs, and other offerings.
• Maintain and organize client records, transaction documents, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with underwriters, issuers, and regulators to support transaction execution.

M&A Support

• Assist with due diligence, including document collection, review, and organization.
• Prepare closing checklists, signature pages, and transaction binders.
• Support attorneys with drafting and reviewing deal documents.
• Track timelines and deliverables for active transactions.
• Liaise with clients and counterparties to facilitate smooth deal execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• 7+ years of experience as a paralegal in securities and/or M&A.
• Proficiency with SEC EDGAR and corporate databases a plus.
• Strong organizational, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Basic Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Why Join

• Fully remote flexibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits (health and dental insurance, 401k with profit sharing, PTO).
• Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions with U.S. and international clients.
• Collaborative and inclusive environment with exposure to diverse practice areas.