Job Summary
The Paralegal maintains the ownership and transaction records behind Commonstake's succession and sale assignments. Legal documents are drafted by each client's own counsel; the Paralegal makes sure counsel and the Commonstake team work from the same, current records. The position reports to the partner leading each assignment and is full-time and remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Builds and updates shareholder registers, cap tables and ownership summaries from source documents
Prepares and indexes data rooms for proposed sales and recapitalizations
Tracks signature pages, consents and filing deadlines with client counsel
Prepares board packs and distributes them before meetings
Takes minutes at board and shareholder meetings
Logs buyer document requests, what was sent, to whom and when
Keeps the assignment file complete and versioned
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree
Experience as a corporate, transactional or estate planning paralegal
Careful handling of versions, dates and names across long documents
Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of paralegal experience
Private company sales, acquisitions or recapitalizations
Data room platforms such as Datasite, Intralinks or DealRoom
Ohio or Delaware corporate filings
Working Conditions
This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Work is performed at a desk with prolonged periods of sitting, computer use and video meetings. Hours follow U.S. business hours, with occasional flexibility around board and shareholder meetings.
Benefits
Health, dental and vision coverage, including family members
A 401(k) plan to which Commonstake contributes
Paid time off, sick days and the U.S. holiday calendar
Annual funding for professional courses and exams
A company laptop and support for a home workspace
About Commonstake Partners
Commonstake Partners advises owners of private businesses on succession, transaction preparation and changes in ownership. The firm is based in Columbus, Ohio. Every assignment is defined in writing before it begins, and legal documents, tax advice and financing stay with qualified specialists.
Commonstake Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.