Paralegal

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.