Paralegal - Investments Legal Team
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About the job
Future Standard is seeking a Paralegal to join its Investments Legal Team and provide legal and operational support across the firm's investment activities. The role will work closely with the in-house legal team on investment documentation, transaction execution, governance matters, legal records and other day-to-day legal matters.
This opportunity is well suited for an organized, detail-oriented legal professional interested in developing broader experience supporting an in-house investments legal function while taking increasing ownership of legal processes and documentation.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:
Investment & Transaction Support
- Assist with non-disclosure agreements, subscription documents, related forms and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate preparation and execution of legal documents, including preparing signature pages and working with appropriate parties to facilitate signing.
- Prepare Investment Committee resolutions and other routine legal documentation using established templates.
- Obtain and organize investment and legal documentation from third-party platforms and data sites.
- Support the Investments Legal Team on investment-related matters and special projects as assigned.
Legal Operations & Document Management
- Manage the team's legal inbox, including monitoring incoming requests, directing matters to the appropriate team members and maintaining related documentation.
- Maintain internal legal trackers and assist in monitoring the status of outstanding matters and documentation.
- Organize, save and maintain legal documents and records in accordance with established processes.
- Coordinate the distribution, mailing and retention of original documents when required.
- Provide general administrative and document support to the Investments Legal Team, including scanning, printing and filing as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least two years of professional experience, preferably within a law firm, in-house legal department, investment management firm or other professional services environment.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys and stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to quickly learn systems such as DealCloud, Burgiss and document management platforms.
- Ability to accommodate time-sensitive matters and periods of increased activity, including quarter-end and year-end.
- Connecticut Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one.
Salary Range: Expected base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000/year
This range represents base salary only and does not include bonus or other forms of compensation. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to relevant experience, peer and market data, business sector, and/or geographic location. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. Future Standard offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401(k), Disability and other Insurance Plans.
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.
Total AUM estimated as of June 30, 2026.
Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.
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