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Senior Corporate Paralegal Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Barnes, Pailhe & King Legal Search
Title: Senior Corporate Paralegal
Company: Barnes, Pailhe & King Legal Search
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Senior Corporate Paralegal (Corporate Governance) – New York (also open to Chicago)
Hybrid – 2 days in-office/3 days work from home
Our client, a globally recognized leadership advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support its Board of Directors, executive leadership, and legal operations function.
This is a high-visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership and Board members. The ideal candidate has owned the governance process end-to-end, has been in the room for Board and Committee meetings, and is comfortable operating as a proactive, self-directed resource.
Key Requirements:
- Deep Board of Directors experience — full ownership of the board cycle (agendas, materials, minutes, resolutions, calendars)
- Direct exposure to Board members and executives, including participation in Board/Committee meetings
- Hands-on experience with board portals (Diligent strongly preferred)
- Advanced PowerPoint skills, including preparing Board-level presentations
- 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or corporate governance function
- Proven ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Do:
- Lead Board and Committee processes end-to-end
- Draft and manage agendas, minutes, resolutions, and board materials
- Oversee governance calendars, materials distribution, and recordkeeping
- Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Support legal operations, including vendor management, budgeting, and internal processes
- Assist with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reporting to the Board
- Provide transactional support across corporate and M&A matters, including:
- Managing diligence workflows and virtual data rooms (organization, uploads, tracking)
- Coordinating document collection across teams
- Supporting closing processes and post-closing documentation
- Acting as a responsive, go-to resource during active matters
Profile We Tend to See Succeed:
- Experience in environments where you’ve had broad ownership vs. narrow, siloed responsibilities
- A self-starter who doesn’t wait for direction—someone who steps in, takes ownership, and keeps things moving
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting with senior stakeholders
📍 Location: New York (also open to Chicago)
💼 Hybrid
If this sounds like a strong fit, feel free to apply or reach out to me directly. I'd love to speak with you!
