Senior Paralegal - Corporate & Entity Management

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Job Title: Senior Corporate Paralegal – Corporate & Entity Management

Location: 4 Days In-Office; 1 Day Remote

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald is a diversified company primarily specializing in financial and real estate services for institutional and corporate customers operating in the global financial and commercial real estate markets. Since 1945, we have successfully built a well-capitalized business across multiple business lines, with numerous market-leading financial services and commercial real estate businesses. We have been at the forefront of financial and technological innovation in our industries while developing new markets and providing superior service to thousands of customers globally. At Cantor, our employees are our greatest asset. We look for individuals who are driven, intellectually engaged, team oriented and have a real desire to make an impact.

About the Role

The Senior Corporate Paralegal will play a key role within the Corporate and Entity Management group, supporting a broad range of corporate governance and transactional matters across the organization. Working closely with attorneys, compliance professionals, and internal business teams, this individual will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing corporate documents, coordinating transaction closings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements from agencies such as FINRA, the SEC, and the CFTC. The Senior Corporate Paralegal will also assist with KYC/AML processes, manage the organization and maintenance of corporate records, and liaise with external counsel and internal departments to facilitate efficient and accurate execution of legal and transactional deliverables. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Prepare, review, and file a broad range of corporate documentation, including certificates of formation, amendments, consents, and merger documents
Prepare structure charts and tax-related forms as necessary
Assist with transaction closings, including preparation of signature pages, closing notices, and short-form deliverables
Coordinate with multiple parties to manage AML/KYC requests and onboarding
Draft, review, and work with attorneys on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Serve as primary liaison with external counsel, auditors, and internal teams (Investment Banking, Tax, Treasury, IP, Real Estate, and Finance) to gather, verify, and process legal documentation
Maintain accurate recordkeeping and document management systems, ensuring files and repositories remain secure and compliant with confidentiality protocols
Handle sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information with the highest level of discretion
Perform additional tasks and projects as required by the Legal Department

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Possess strong organizational and project management skills
Display excellent attention to detail
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Educational Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent or a paralegal certificate
A minimum of six (6) years of related in-house or law firm experience as a paralegal

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or outreach from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any such submissions will be considered property of Cantor Fitzgerald and will not be eligible for any placement fee. Recruiters must have a signed agreement with our Talent Acquisition team and be invited to submit candidates for a specific role. Direct contact with hiring managers or employees is strictly prohibited.

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