Paralegal - Capital Markets (Finance)

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Capital Markets (Finance) department in our New York office as a Paralegal. 

The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, drafting offering documents for structured notes offerings.  The paralegal will be expected to work independently with clients, with minimal supervision.  The paralegal will be expected to keep track of the timing of any offerings worked on so that client deadlines and SEC filing deadlines will be met.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: 

• Drafting high volumes of structured note pricing supplements daily, to be reviewed internally, and approved by clients and subsequently filed with the SEC
• Assist attorneys at times with the closing of securities offerings by companies in various industries, including the financial, life sciences and technology sectors

Securities:

• Assists in the preparation and filing of SEC documentation including, but not limited to, pricing supplements, term sheets and prospectus supplements
• Extensive interaction with Wall Street financial institutions
• Prepares drafts of structured note offering documents
• Liaise with attorneys regarding status of offerings and documentation

General Corporate/General Finance:

• Assist in major organizational projects, such as public and private offerings
• Assist with necessary SEC filings
• Prepare and file DTC Letters of Representation
• Prepare and file CUSIP applications with the CUSIP Service Bureau
• Obtain information and certified filings with Secretaries of State and other state and federal government agencies, including Good Standing Certificates and Charter Documents
• Prepare and assist with closing of transactions, including the creation of closing files and closing sets of CDs
• Maintain client files in an orderly fashion and in compliance with Firm procedures
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

Education/Training/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Professional Experience: 

• 0-2 years’ experience in the financial markets preferred

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Paralegal will be trained in SEC filings, coordinating with financial printers and using a Bloomberg Terminal

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to proofread documents for accuracy and consistency
• Excellent telephone skills.

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

This description is not exhaustive, and the Firm may modify it at any time at its sole discretion; nothing herein creates an employment contract or alters the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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