Paralegal - Transfers

The firm

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg. Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Description/Job Summary

To provide transactional support to the LP Transfers team including client liaison, deal execution, post-closing management and general administration tasks.

Responsibilities/Duties

Client & Third Party Liaison:

Liaising with clients and investors on a daily basis regarding the legal documentation, CDD/AML requirements, and the overall transfer process.

Regularly updating supervising lawyers on progress of transfers and discussing document preparation and negotiation processes.

Keeping paralegal colleagues up-to-date on important developments in your own transfers.

Document Drafting:

Drafting a variety of documents including LP transfer deeds and agreements, NDAs, closing suites (board minutes, written resolutions, form LP6s, and Gazette notices) and other documentation (e.g. due diligence and PTP questionnaires).

Document Negotiation:

Reviewing investors’ comments on the transfer documentation, discussing with supervising lawyers, drafting responses, and contributing to negotiation conference calls with investors and their advisors, as and when required.

General Paralegal duties:

Monitor group and personal emails for work requests

Prioritize work to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Prepare for and attend departmental meetings and training sessions

Review documents/agreements - proofread, review defined terms and cross-references

Research using external subscription services (PLC, Westlaw, LexisNexis)

Maintaining / updating closing checklists and providing ongoing status updates

Conforming execution versions of documents

Creating document closing “bibles”

General administration tasks and other ad hoc duties as required

Required Skills

Educated to at least a bachelor’s degree level in law (or equivalent)

I.T. literate with a good knowledge of and competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF, Filesite and iManage

Previous paralegal experience working in a professional services environment preferred

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail essential

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with partners, clients and staff at all levels

Motivated self-starter who is a good team player and able to use their initiative

Flexibility - overtime will be required from time to time at short notice, to meet the needs of the client.

Details

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays

Equal Opportunities

Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.