Senior Paralegal – Alternatives Investments
| Company | Marsh & McLennan |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, St. Louis, MO, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of paralegal or other corporate/transactional experience, either at a law firm, or combined at a law firm and in-house at a financial services firm supporting transactional work
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Project management skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, with a high volume of transactions, managing multiple tasks and deadlines at any given time
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite
Responsibilities
- Track and manage workflow across multiple fund transactions – from the point of deal initiation through closing – involving coordination across multiple functional teams, as well as external counsel
- Assist the legal team in all aspects of the transactions, including review and negotiation of documentation, completion of subscription documents, preparation of internal reports and presentations to investment committees, closing and execution
- Provide support and advice on corporate actions and most-favored-nations elections from fund investments
- Work closely with Mercer’s external legal counsel in relation to the above, where appropriate, to include managing timely delivery of projects and advice within agreed scope and budget
- Support the wider Legal & Compliance team on general matters affecting the Alternatives Investments practice
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree
- Experience with alternatives investments products, private markets, and/or supporting a transactional practice with high volumes
- Experience as a people manager and team leader
- Willingness to bring fresh perspective and ideas while contributing to a collegial team setting!