Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The paralegal in this position will engage in a broad range of paralegal and administrative duties in support of the internal M&A function of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. This position reports to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Strategic Transactions, and is a highly visible role that requires frequent interaction with the Company’s executives, as well as employees across the firm and outside law firms.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the drafting of documents in connection with strategic acquisitions, including non-disclosure agreements, term sheets, letters of intent and purchase agreements
• Recordkeeping related to the firm’s M&A activity, including closing sets, corporate authorizations, due diligence activities and transaction logs
• Maintaining transaction checklists and work plans
• Serving as a go-to resource for M&A-related document requests from in-house attorneys and business partners
• Managing and advising team members of regarding transaction timelines, including the expiration of confidentiality and exclusivity periods and applicable earn-out periods.

What are we looking for?

• We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum four years’ experience in a corporate paralegal role (in-house or law firm)
• Extensive experience supporting transaction-related documents and functions
• Strong Microsoft Office/Adobe skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Acrobat
• Familiarity with legal document management software such as iManage helpful
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.

Preferences:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, collaborate and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable communicating with senior executives and their assistants
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication abilities, including correct punctuation, spelling and grammar

Pay Range:

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.