Bilingual Corporate Paralegal

Job Title: Legal AssistantSchedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CSTLocation: Colombia (Armenia, Cali, Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga)
Job description:The Corporate & Transactional Paralegal supports the firm’s corporate and business law practice by assisting attorneys with entity formations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. This role plays a critical part in servicing clients by managing documentation, filings, contracts, and transactional workflows. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable handling complex matters in a fast‑paced, remote‑friendly legal environment.
Responsibilities:Entity Formations & Corporate MaintenancePrepare and file formation, qualification, conversion, and dissolution documents for corporations, LLCs, and other entities across multiple jurisdictions.Draft organizational documents such as bylaws, operating agreements, consents, and certificates.Maintain corporate records, entity databases, and minute books.Ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory and Secretary of State requirements.Mergers & Acquisitions Support due diligence efforts by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing transactional documents.Assist with closing checklists, signature packets, and post‑closing deliverables.Coordinate and file transaction‑related documents including Certificates of Merger, UCC filings, and EIN applications.Commercial Contracts Draft, review, and revise commercial contracts including NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, supply agreements, and related business documents.Track contract execution, amendments, renewals, and lifecycle management.General Legal SupportConduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.Communicate directly with clients, government agencies, and third parties to gather information, submit filings, and coordinate actions.Maintain organized case files, task trackers, and transaction timelines to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Skills:Minimum of 3 years of experience as a corporate or business law paralegal in a law firm or in‑house environment.Strong knowledge of corporate formations, governance, entity structuring, and transactional processes.Proven experience preparing and filing documents with Secretaries of State and regulatory agencies.Experience supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and closings.Strong contract drafting and review skills with attention to legal and business implications.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (Clio or similar platforms preferred).Paralegal certificate or equivalent training/experience preferred.Exceptional organizational and attention‑to‑detail skills.Strong written and verbal communication abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.Proactive, self‑motivated, and adaptable in a fast‑paced transactional environment.Comfortable collaborating with attorneys while also working autonomously.