Cross River

Corporate Paralegal

Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$120kDetected 43 days ago

ExcelM&ACorporate LawCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively - trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.
Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year.
Cross River is currently seeking candidates for a Corporate Paralegal reporting to the Associate General Counsel (and Chief Legal Officer).

Responsibilities

Produce documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates
Support closings, draft merger and acquisition documents, and a variety of commercial contracts for standard corporate agreements, such as non-disclosure, marketing, and independent contractor agreements
Update contract forms and draft simple form documents (e.g., product claim settlement and release agreements) or contract amendments.
Assisting with management of the process of signing and tracking legal documents
Providing general support to Law Department and assisting with special projects, as needed.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability and desire to build relationships with others
Hard working, well organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressures

Requirements

The successful candidate must have demonstrated work experience as a paralegal with a recognized U.S. law firm and/or in-house with a financial institution, fintech company or technology company.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized U.S. college or university.
Also, must be able and willing to think "outside the box".

Skills

Experience with administration of an equity management system (such as Fidelity Private Shares)
Experience with private company capital raising
Experience with M&A transactions
Experience working at public company (successful IPO experience preferred).
Experience helping with the management of relationships with Investors and with the Board of Directors
Overall broad legal knowledge and experience (corporate law, corporate governance, banking, securities, commercial contracts, compliance)
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Excellent judgement, analytical skills and decision making proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint software
Excellent organization skills
Strong attention to detail

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
By submitting your application, you give Cross River permission to email, call, or text you using the contact details provided.
We will only contact you with job related information.
Maintaining corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, annual reports, etc.

Benefits

Assist with equity award administration the company's equity management system
Assisting with IPO readiness activities including completion of stock exchange listing requirements, periodic attestations, and various SEC filings

Company info

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively - trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.
Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you're designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you'll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do - and where your work helps shape the future of finance.
What We're Looking For
Cross River's Legal team handles all the legal responsibilities at Cross River, and as a Paralegal, you play a key role. Cross River is currently seeking candidates for a Corporate Paralegal reporting to the Associate General Counsel (and Chief Legal Officer). The successful candidate must have demonstrated work experience as a paralegal with a recognized U.S. law firm and/or in-house with a financial institution, fintech company or technology company. Experience with and a working understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to U.S. public companies is required (including those relating to the transition from a "small" private company to a large private company or a public company). She/he should also have strong familiarity with general corporate matters and corporate governance, entity management, equity administration, capital markets and securities laws. This candidate is expected to provide actionable advice and guidance. The candidate must exhibit strong judgement, market knowledge and decision-making skills in order to successfully manage and/or support transactions and filings, and work with outside counsel.
Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial products.
Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all.
Whether you're designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you'll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do - and where your work helps shape the future of finance.
to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all.

Equal opportunity

Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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