Business & Commercial Law Paralegal (Remote)

About the role

A partner company is recruiting a Business & Commercial Law Paralegal to join a fully remote legal team supporting a U.S. law firm. The team handles corporate, transactional and commercial legal matters, and the paralegal works closely with business attorneys and clients on company formation, corporate governance, contract management and complex business transactions. The position is offered full-time or part-time within a long-term remote arrangement, with availability during U.S. business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Support attorneys with business formation, corporate governance, contract preparation and commercial transactions
• Prepare and organize formation documents for LLCs, corporations, partnerships and other entities
• Draft, review and revise operating agreements, bylaws, corporate resolutions, written consents and amendments
• Assist with commercial agreements such as service contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs and licensing agreements
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, ownership documentation and organizational files
• Support M&A, asset purchases, stock purchases and business sales, including due diligence, virtual data rooms and closing documentation
• Conduct business entity searches, UCC searches and other legal research
• Assist with annual reports, state registrations and entity amendments
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, accountants, registered agents and vendors, and track milestones, filing deadlines and compliance requirements
• Provide support for commercial disputes and litigation when required, and keep matter files organized

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer or attorney
• At least 2 years of experience with a U.S. business or commercial law firm
• Experience with business entity formation, corporate governance, contract drafting and M&A transactions
• Stable employment history with at least two years in each previous role
• Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment and a quiet home office

Required skills

• Legal drafting, proofreading, document preparation and research
• Legal case management, document management or contract management software
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or similar cloud tools
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

What we offer

• Fully remote working arrangement
• Choice of full-time or part-time employment
• Long-term remote work opportunity with a U.S. law firm