Business & Commercial Law Paralegal

Accountabilities

• Support attorneys with business formation, corporate governance, contract preparation, and commercial transactions.

• Prepare and organize formation documents for LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.

• Draft, review, and revise operating agreements, bylaws, corporate resolutions, written consents, amendments, and related governance documents.

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and managing commercial agreements, including service contracts, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, licensing agreements, and other business contracts.

• Maintain corporate records, minute books, ownership documentation, and organizational files to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

• Support mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases, business sales, and other corporate transactions.

• Coordinate due diligence activities, organize virtual data rooms, track outstanding documents, and follow up with relevant parties to keep transactions moving forward.

• Prepare transaction closing checklists, signature packets, exhibits, schedules, and closing documentation.

• Conduct business entity searches, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) searches, and other corporate and commercial legal research.

• Assist with annual reports, state registrations, entity amendments, and other required corporate filings.

• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, accountants, registered agents, vendors, and other stakeholders to obtain information and coordinate deliverables.

• Track transaction milestones, contract obligations, renewal dates, filing deadlines, and other important compliance requirements.

• Provide support for commercial disputes and litigation-related matters when required.

• Maintain well-organized digital matter files and use legal case management and document management systems effectively.

• Follow established procedures and quality standards while managing multiple matters and maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.

• At least 2 years of experience working with a business or commercial law firm in the United States.

• Strong practical experience supporting U.S. business law, corporate matters, and commercial transactions.

• Demonstrated experience with business entity formation and corporate governance.

• Hands-on experience drafting and reviewing contracts, corporate records, and transactional legal documents.

• Familiarity with LLCs, corporations, partnerships, operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, and ownership documentation.

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business sales, asset purchases, stock purchases, or other commercial transactions.

• Knowledge of corporate due diligence procedures, transaction documentation, and closing processes.

• Familiarity with state corporate filings, annual reports, entity registrations, and UCC searches or filings.

• Experience working directly with U.S. attorneys and business clients in a professional legal environment.

• Strong legal drafting, proofreading, document preparation, and research skills.

• Experience using legal case management, document management, or contract management software.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based productivity tools.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines.

• A stable employment history, with at least two years of tenure in each previous role.

• Advanced hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to support professional workflows.

• Reliable high-speed internet, appropriate professional equipment, and a quiet home office suitable for remote work.

• Consistent availability during U.S. business hours and a commitment to a long-term remote position supporting a U.S. law firm.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working arrangement based in Belgium.

• Choice of full-time or part-time employment.

• Opportunity to support a U.S. law firm across corporate, commercial, and transactional legal matters.

• Long-term remote work opportunity for an experienced legal professional.

• Exposure to a diverse range of business formation, corporate governance, contract management, and commercial transaction work.

• Opportunity to integrate modern AI tools and cloud-based systems into legal support workflows.

• Specific salary, paid leave, healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, and other compensation details are not provided in the source listing.