Corporate Paralegal

Location: Old Greenwich, CT 

The Role: We are seeking a junior Corporate Paralegal to join the WorldQuant Legal team. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Report to the senior corporate paralegal and assist on a broad range of projects and tasks
• Prepare corporate entity filings for domestic and foreign entities, including entity formation and qualification documents
• Draft corporate documents such as resolutions, officer certificates and operating agreements for U.S. and non-U.S. entities
• Prepare contract drafts (such as non-disclosure agreements and license agreements) on standard templates
• Review marketing materials
• Assist with maintaining electronic and hard copy (on-site) legal department files/corporate records
• Facilitate contract execution process, including signature, notarization and apostille, as applicable, and distribution and mailing of agreements
• Provide administrative support such as word-processing, filings in document management system, etc.
• Support attorneys in research and other projects relating to the ongoing operations of multiple global offices
• Develop standard operating procedures and tracking tools to support the streamlining of department processes
• Liaise with various departments within the organization as needed
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings, as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Have at least 3-4 years of experience as a paralegal, either in house or at a corporate law firm
• Experience supporting attorneys in corporate transactions
• Familiarity with foreign entities a plus
• Demonstrate a track record of outstanding educational and professional achievement
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage deadlines
• Resourceful, high attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively and manage projects independently
• Highly organized and comfortable supporting the senior corporate paralegal and multiple attorneys and projects simultaneously
• High proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management systems a plus

Our Benefits:

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited sick days
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups