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Friday, June 26, 2026 · No. 176
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Paralegal - Art Finance

Christie's · New York · USD 80k–90k · Posted 25 June 2026

Full time Paralegal - Art Finance

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

Christie’s Art Finance (CAF) is seeking an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join its team in New York City. The Paralegal will work closely with CAF attorneys, CAF business professionals and other Christie’s teams to support a diversified, high volume portfolio of domestic and international lending transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role is well suited for an individual seeking meaningful exposure to commercial lending, secured transactions, legal operations, and compliance matters within a growing specialty finance platform.

How You'll Make an Impact

Prepare and maintain UCC filings and comparable international registration filings, including financing statements, amendments, continuations, and terminations Process and track outside counsel legal invoices and manage e-billing systems, including Legal Tracker Coordinate document execution processes and maintain transaction files and closing records Conduct research using legal, financial, and public information databases, including Westlaw, SEC/EDGAR, and other relevant sources Support client due diligence efforts, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) review processes Assist CAF attorneys with the preparation of loan documentation, where needed Organize and maintain global contract templates database What you’ll bring to

the team

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience. 2+ years paralegal or legal assistant

experience

with top tier law firm or in-house legal department

Experience

supporting secured lending, asset-based lending, commercial finance, or other financing transactions preferred Excellent written and verbal communication

skills

Meticulous attention to detail and well-developed professionalism and interpersonal

skills

Interest in the art market and enthusiasm for learning about auction processes and art-backed lending Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook What’s great about working for us Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums) 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits) Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s) Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s) Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks. Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice. Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum

Benefits

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Closing Date

July 9th, 2026 *Posted

salary

range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay. Compensation Range

Salary

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00

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