The Global Finance Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of complex financial transactions, including commercial lending, securitizations, and other corporate finance matters. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence, preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating closings, and managing post-closing activities. The position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support lawyers in the Global Finance Group on commercial loans, securitizations and other corporate finance transactions
- Draft and arrange for the recordation of U.C.C. financing statements and fixture filings and exhibits
- Research Article 9 & U.C.C. issues
- Obtain, review and analyze lien search reports and prepare lien summaries
- Obtain incorporation/formation documents and prepare initial drafts of ancillary closing documents
- Review, summarize and organize due diligence materials
- Conduct, monitor or coordinate a closing and all post-closing activities
- Review closing documents for completeness and compliance
- Prepare and distribute closing books
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the lawyers or paralegal manager
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS with strong academic credentials
- U.C.C. experience and demonstrated proficiency
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members.
Preferred:
- 3+ years' experience at a medium or large law firm in banking or financial transactions
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program
- Proficient in DocuSign
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Good judgment
- Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- A self-starter who shows ownership and commitment to the role
- Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality
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The target salary range for this role is:
$115,000 - $140,000 if located in North Carolina
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
