Paralegal - Investment Funds

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Permanent Placements is partnering with a top‑tier global law firm to hire a Paralegal focused on Investment Management and Investment Funds. This role supports a sophisticated funds practice handling complex private equity transactions, including secondary reviews, fund restructurings, and ongoing fund operations.

This is not a general paralegal role. It is a high‑impact, deal‑driven position for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys on complex transactions and wants to be part of an elite investment management platform.

$/yr – $/yr

• 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Core business hours
• Office-based in one of the firm’s major U.S. markets; fully remote may be considered for a highly qualified candidate with deep, directly relevant experience

• Support attorneys on investment funds and private equity transactions
• Assist with secondary transaction reviews, including LP transfers and fund restructurings
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements
• Assist with SEC‑related filings, Blue Sky filings, and regulatory support
• Draft, review, and manage NDAs and transaction documents
• Coordinate and manage deal closings, including checklists, data rooms, and closing books
• Prepare and maintain capitalization tables, stock and options ledgers
• Assist with entity formation, maintenance, and annual state filings
• Conduct due diligence and organize transactional documentation
• Liaise with internal teams, outside counsel, and third parties
• Maintain accurate records, calendars, and matter files

• Investment management or investment funds paralegal experience
• Exposure to private equity secondaries strongly preferred
• Corporate transactional background
• Experience with UCC filings, closings, and fund‑related documentation
• Blue Sky experience is a major plus
• Strong tenure and employment stability
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and attention‑to‑detail skills

• 5+ years of relevant paralegal experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate strongly preferred
• Candidates without a degree or certificate must have substantial, directly relevant experience

• Hourly, non‑exempt role
• Competitive hourly rate with overtime eligibility
• Compensation varies based on experience and geographic market

• Sophisticated investment management work
• Exposure to complex private equity and funds transactions
• Hourly pay with overtime
• Hybrid flexibility with potential remote consideration
• Long‑term stability and growth within a premier legal platform