Paralegal (Venture Capital/Fund Formation) (Asia)

Paralegal (Venture Capital/Fund Formation) (Asia) The Business Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal-related billable legal support under the direction of senior paralegals, paralegal specialists and/or attorneys.  Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

- All facets of emerging company and venture fund work including:
·  Preparation and maintenance of organizational documents
·  Preparation of partnership and limited liability company agreements
·  Preparation of side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendments
·  Conducting investor suitability due diligence
·  Research of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations
·  Preparation and filing of requisite notices
·  Conduct due diligence review of documents and with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formation
·  Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios

- Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion

- All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:
Required :

- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

- Available to work overtime, as required

- Bachelor’s Degree

- Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually

- 1-3 years work experience (specifically in the area(s) of Fund Formation)

Preferred:

- Paralegal Certificate

Competencies:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedules

- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary

- Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail

- Ability to work well with others, including clients

- Ability to work well under pressure

- Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact

- Reliable, committed, and punctual

Reporting to this position: No direct reports.