Paralegal - Investments Legal

Job TitleThe RoleSupport attorneys and cross-function working groups involved in fund formation, maintenance, and regulatory matters throughout the fund lifecycle, including facilitating communications, coordinating deliverables, and managing timelines.Assist with reviewing, updating, and tracking various agreements, including NDAs, investment management agreements, and service provider agreements.Prepare first drafts of standard amendments, ancillary documentation, certificates, and other routine legal documents for attorney review.Perform legal research, analysis, and assist with ad hoc special projects.Independently manage projects, exercise sound judgment, identify issues requiring attorney escalation, and help drive matters to completion.Assist with inquiries and requests from business units, including interfacing with the Risk, Compliance, Operations, Client Relations and Product Strategy teams.Coordinate responses to KYC/AML and other due diligence requests for Institutional accounts, CITs, and domestic and international funds.Coordinate board and committee governance processes, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, minutes and corporate records, facilitating written consents, and supporting regulatory filings.Interact regularly with senior business leaders, outside counsel, service providers, and fund trustees/directors in support of governance and strategic initiatives.QualificationsThe Requirements7+ years of relevant experience.Experience working in financial services, particularly asset management. Corporate governance experience would be an advantage.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsHigh attention to detail and a self-starter with problem-solving skills.Strong time management skills, sound judgment and analysis, and an ability to manage competing priorities.Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment.Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to research, ask questions, and develop a deep understanding of new topic areas.Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).CompensationThe base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $80,000.00-$95,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.Company BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans' eligibility requirements.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.EOE, including disability/vetsJob InfoJob Identification 202604882Job Category Investment ConsultingLocations Willis Tower, Chicago, IL, 60606, USJob Schedule Full time