CORPORATE PARALEGALChicago, IL | 100% On-Site | $90,000-$115,000 DOEA
well-established law firm is seeking an experienced
Corporate Paralegal to join its team and work directly with attorneys on sophisticated
M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, highly organized paralegal who can manage multiple transactions, coordinate complex closings, and take ownership of paralegal responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision.
Key ResponsibilitiesM&A & Transactional Support- Manage paralegal aspects of M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate transactions.
- Maintain closing checklists, transaction timelines, deliverables, and post-closing requirements.
- Prepare and circulate signature packets and track execution and outstanding closing items.
- Coordinate due diligence and virtual data rooms.
- Order good standing, lien, litigation, and tax lien searches.
- Prepare and coordinate UCC-1, UCC-3, amendments, continuations, and termination filings.
- Coordinate pre- and post-closing filings and prepare closing sets.
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors regarding transaction logistics.
Entity Formation & Corporate Governance- Form, qualify, maintain, amend, and dissolve corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities.
- Prepare organizational documents, including bylaws, operating agreements, consents, and related materials.
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, capitalization records, and compliance documents.
- Assist with board and stockholder consents, meeting materials, certifications, and annual filings.
- Prepare and maintain stock certificates and equity documentation.
Filings & Practice Support- Prepare SS-4, Form 8832, and 83(b) election filings as needed.
- Conduct entity name availability searches and coordinate certificates and organizational documents.
- Conduct factual and legal research at the direction of attorneys.
- Track deadlines and maintain organized matter files and transaction documents.
- Provide occasional support for real estate transactions, including title and survey requests.
Qualifications- 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with meaningful M&A or transactional experience.
- Prior law firm experience preferred.
- Knowledge of corporate governance, entity maintenance, and transactional documentation.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple active matters and confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research/document-management systems.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate preferred.
Preferred Experience- Carta or similar equity management platforms.
- Form D and state Blue Sky filings.
- Equity issuances, stock options/incentive plans, and capitalization records.
- Venture capital/startup corporate work or private equity transactions.
Position Details?
Chicago, IL?
100% On-Site | Monday-Friday?
$90,000-$115,000 annually, depending on experience?
