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Corporate Paralegal Jobs in Chicago, IL at The Chicago Hire Company
Title: Corporate Paralegal
Company: The Chicago Hire Company
Location: Chicago, IL
A growing, entrepreneurial financial firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their 4-person legal team. This is a newly created role and will focus on corporate and transactional matters under the supervision of attorneys including corporate secretarial, subsidiary management matters and transactional support. This opportunity requires 3 years in a Corporate Paralegal position, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to switch gears quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule: Hybrid schedule with requirement to work multiple days in the Loop
Culture: family-oriented, collaborative, will work across various teams, fast-paced & always changing – great for someone that likes the hustle! No micromanaging.
Responsibilities:
Organize and maintain corporate minute books, records and files and maintain Company’s subsidiary management system and corporate secretarial services
Coordinate with third party service providers in corporate secretarial and subsidiary management matters
Maintain trackers and records to monitor filing requirements and deadlines
Prepare resolutions and documents, incumbency certificates and respond to KYC and similar requests for internal and external partners
Draft and file of corporate formations, qualifications, amendments, conversions, withdrawals and consolidations, and annual reports. Draft governing documents including certificates of formation and limited liability company agreements and authorizing resolutions
Draft minutes and other corporate resolutions and actions
Draft and file EIN applications with IRS
Prepare and file UCC financing statement releases
Manage and review registered agent filings and invoices
Utilize legal department’s contract and project management tools
Assist legal team with special projects as assigned
Assist with transactional matters and closings, including M&A, financing, real estate and other transactions
Perform initial review of non-disclosure agreements
Prepare minutes and maintain corporate minute books
Provide support for compliance and licensing filings
Assist with a variety of other requests to support the legal team as may arise from time to time, including legal research, contract review and compliance-related initiatives
Qualifications:
Must haveCorporate experience along with familiarity of subsidiaries
College degree required
2+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience in a transactional role
Experience communicating with clients, attorneys and other outside parties at all levels
Must be able to work independently and pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment; proactive nature and interest in taking ownership of the role
Interest in and ability to work on a small, collaborative legal team
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office suite
Organized, exceptional attention to detail, with experience handling confidential information
Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience; 10% target bonus; full benefits including 401k
