Mayer Brown

Paralegal – Capital Markets, Finance

Mayer Brown
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in drafting and filing SEC documentation, including pricing supplements and term sheets, while maintaining compliance with firm procedures. Exhibits strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple projects and client files.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SEC Documentation PreparationFinancial Markets ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Written And Verbal CommunicationAttention To Detail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Draft high volumes of structured note pricing supplements daily for internal review, client approval, and SEC filing
  • Assist attorneys with closing securities offerings across financial, life sciences, and technology sectors
  • Prepare and file SEC documentation, including pricing supplements, term sheets, and prospectus supplements
  • Interact extensively with Wall Street financial institutions
  • Liaise with attorneys regarding offering and documentation status
  • Assist with major organizational projects, including public and private offerings
  • Prepare and file necessary SEC filings
  • Prepare and file DTC Letters of Representation
  • Prepare and file CUSIP applications with the CUSIP Service Bureau
  • Obtain information and certified filings from Secretaries of State and other government agencies
  • Obtain Good Standing Certificates and Charter Documents
  • Prepare and assist with transaction closings, including closing files and closing sets of CDs
  • Maintain orderly client files in compliance with Firm procedures
  • Perform other assigned duties to meet Firm goals and objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 0-2 years’ experience in the financial markets preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support demanding Firm needs
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
  • Self-starter with a high level of initiative
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects
  • Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to proofread documents for accuracy and consistency
  • Excellent telephone skills
  • May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Back-up childcare and eldercare
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans

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Hard Skills
SEC FilingPricing Supplement DraftingCUSIP Application PreparationDTC Letter Of Representation FilingTransaction Closing Assistance
Soft Skills
Strong Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure
Industry Keywords
Financial MarketsLife SciencesTechnology SectorsWall Street InteractionConfidentiality