Overview
Paralegal (Immediate Start 2025) Jobs in New York, United States at AlphaSights
Title: Paralegal (Immediate Start 2025)
Company: AlphaSights
Location: New York, United States
Start Dates Available: Immediate Start
About The Role
As a Paralegal, you will develop in a high-growth, fast-paced commercial environment. We will provide you with autonomy and independence in your day-to-day work and give you the opportunity to take ownership of your workflows. This is an ideal role for someone who’s excited to have direct access and exposure to the commercial and organizational workings of a dynamic, innovative global business. We are looking for a person who wants to join our high-performance team, have real impact and be part of AlphaSights’ growth story. We are looking for a results-oriented Paralegal to join our team in New York. The Legal team is an external and internal-facing function which supports all aspects of our various business units across all of our global offices.
Responsibilities Include
Preparing and drafting legal documentation
Assisting attorneys with the negotiation and documentation of client contracts and third party vendor/ supply chain contracts
Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of internal policies and training materials
Liaising with cross-functional teams and actively managing internal and external stakeholders
Issue-spotting and appropriately escalating risks and concerns
Managing ongoing client and supply chain contracting processes to help the team meet deadlines
Developing and maintaining a legal document system and assisting with migrating our documents to related technology platforms
Collaborating with the legal team and other specialist functions on a wide variety of ad hoc projects in areas such as KYC/compliance, financing, data privacy, IP and corporate governance
Day-to-day tasks ranging from monitoring and maintaining playbooks, contract trackers and agendas to document processing tasks
What We Look For
An ideal candidate would possess the following attributes:
Self-starter attitude and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail
Phenomenal organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication, technical drafting and issue-spotting skills
An execution-focused mindset – an inner drive to push tasks forward and ensure timely and satisfactory delivery
Agility – ability to execute on numerous workstreams with competing deadlines
Emotional intelligence and exceptional team skills – ability to build relationships within the company and work effectively with stakeholders
Investigative mind and strong research skills
Ability to think creatively and propose solutions
Ability to work with people from regions around the world
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required
Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.5)
At least 1 year of previous experience working as a paralegal. Previous experience at a law firm is desirable
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF Pro
Work authorization in the United States
Compensation And Benefits
Compensation: $70,000-$85,000
17 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar
Prime midtown office with state-of-the-art amenities; option to WFH each Friday
AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer.
