Corporate Paralegal (Healthcare M&A)

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Paralegal

• § Practice Area : Sophisticated Corporate Transactions and Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
• § Location : Roseland, NJ
• § Salary : $100k+ (negotiable depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Support staff may also be eligible for discretionary year-end bonuses and merit-based increases.
• § Schedule : Full-time, Direct-Hire, Standard Professional Office Hours

§ The Firm:

Our client is a rapidly growing and increasingly regarded law firm with headquarters in Roseland, NJ, where they established operations almost 100 years ago. Moving into 2026, they have recently opened their first office in New York City and continue to see healthy growth with the Manhattan office closing in on 20 attorneys total. They are renowned for their roots in commercial and industrial real estate practice, corporate litigation and with the addition of a new Managing Partner in 2020 have been expanding widely within healthcare law . The firm champions a collegial, integrity-driven culture, prioritizing the professional development of its staff and fostering an environment where exceptional support talent is both valued and rewarded. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic corporate practice during a period of serious growth.

§ Duties :

The qualified individual will serve as a key player in execution and closing of multi-million dollar mergers & acquisitions, ensuring that clients see a smooth and safe transactional relationship by conducting heavy due diligence on potential acquisitions , scrutinizing each entities regulatory framework to ensure full compliance has been met and will continue to be in regards to the state and federal regulations revolving around healthcare services, medical providers, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and other critically important structures necessary to avoid non-compliance. While healthcare law experience is desired, it is not required for this role. What the Partners need most importantly is a Corporate Paralegal who has handled large corporate entity formations, transactions, governance and related UCC matters.

§ Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Assisting attorneys in the comprehensive execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations, from inception through post-closing integration.

⨖ Performing exhaustive corporate due diligence , including review of organizational documents, minute books, stock ledgers, and maintenance of digital data rooms.

⨖ Managing and preparing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, searches, and terminations across various jurisdictions, ensuring perfection of security interests .

⨖ Drafting, compiling, and managing all closing documents, including officer certificates, corporate resolutions, schedules, exhibits, and post-closing organizational checklists.

⨖ Preparing and filing regulatory documents with state and federal agencies related to entity formation, business licensing, and healthcare-specific compliance matters (e.g., Certificates of Need, governmental program enrollments).

⨖ Maintaining and updating corporate records, governance materials, and entity management databases for a broad portfolio of client organizations.

⨖ Conducting foundational legal research on corporate governance, transactional mechanics, and specific healthcare compliance statutes to support attorney advisement.

§ Qualifications :

Candidates must possess the requisite foundation and experience to immediately manage the core responsibilities of sophisticated corporate transactions.

⨖ A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school OR a Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.

⨖ A minimum of Five (5) years of direct, substantive experience as a corporate paralegal, with a demonstrated focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

⨖ Proven expertise in the lifecycle of corporate entities, including formation, maintenance, and dissolution, with hands-on experience in UCC matters .

⨖ High proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and modern document management and e-closing platforms.

⨖ Exceptional organizational abilities and a highly detail-oriented work ethic crucial for managing complex transaction timelines and data integrity.

§ Skills :

The following are preferred traits and abilities not required, but would enable the candidate to excel in this position

⨖ Direct experience supporting transactions within the healthcare sector is preferred, although not required, including application of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, Stark Law, AKS, HIPAA.

⨖ Advanced proficiency in electronic document organization and management to a professional legal standard.

⨖ Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritizing multiple high-priority tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

⨖ A professional and discreet demeanor when handling sensitive and confidential client information.

!Notice¡ This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.