Paralegal- Corporate & Investment Banking

$67,500 - $100,000/Yr

Santander US Capital Markets LLC - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

About the position

The Paralegal in Corporate & Investment Banking plays a crucial role in delivering corporate and legal services to the organization. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of legal concepts and the ability to perform substantive and procedural legal tasks that are typically associated with the work of a lawyer. The Paralegal will be responsible for organizing and supervising various processes and special projects as they arise, ensuring that all legal documentation and corporate compliance are maintained effectively. In this role, the Paralegal will draft, review, negotiate, advise on, and approve policies, procedures, contracts, and related documents that support business operations. This function is essential for promoting the company's objectives and interests, and the Paralegal will work closely with management to respond to routine matters and inquiries. Additionally, the Paralegal will monitor industry developments relevant to their functional area, conduct research, and gather necessary information to assist attorneys in preparing legal and corporate documentation. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently on various matters, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to collect and analyze relevant information. The position requires proficiency in the MS Office suite and excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong organizational, supervisory, and administrative abilities. The Paralegal will also be expected to engage in physical tasks occasionally, such as moving and lifting equipment to support onsite and offsite meetings.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve policies, procedures, contracts, and related documents for business operations.
• Support management by responding to routine matters and questions.
• Monitor industry developments pertaining to the functional area.
• Conduct research and gather information to assist attorneys.
• Assist in the preparation of legal and corporate documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 2 years of paralegal experience with a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Ability to define problems and collect relevant information.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and administrative skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.