Legal Assistant/Senior Legal Assistant

Job TitleLegal AssistantAbout Our ClientThis role is with a major global academic, educational and professional publisher. Headquartered internationally, they own some of the most well known brands in their sector. This role is hybrid 2 days in office out of their Midtown location.Job DescriptionProvide administrative support to the legal team, including managing schedules and correspondence. Manage corporate secretarial functions for U.S. entities, including maintaining corporate books and records, preparing minutes and consents, officers' certificates, managing notarization, and coordinating required state filings with local, state, and federal agencies and outside counsel. Prepare, review, and organize legal documents and contracts. Assist with KYC due diligence, including identity verification, beneficial ownership review, and responses to other informational and compliance-related requests. Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal use. Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders on legal matters. Maintain an organized filing system for legal documents and records. Assist in drafting and proofreading legal correspondence. Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards and regulations. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Legal Assistant should have: 2+ years of previous corporate paralegal or high-touch legal administrative support. Experience within a global organization strongly preferred. Corporate governance or regulatory compliance experience is required. Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage various legal and administrative tasks. Attention to detail for reviewing and preparing legal documents. Ability to work effectively under deadlines and handle confidential information. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with internal and external parties.What's on OfferCompetitive salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match and contribution. Flexible spending and commuter programs, tuition assistant, employee assistance program. Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off.If you're ready to join a dynamic, global team of attorneys and legal professionals, apply today!