Corporate Governance Paralegal

Position: Corporate Governance Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite with Free Parking)

Duration: 2-3 month contract

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $45.00 -$60.00 W-2

Position Overview

Our client, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Paralegal for a short-term interim engagement. This role requires a seasoned legal professional who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment and provide immediate support with minimal training or supervision.

The ideal candidate will possess significant corporate governance experience, strong document and contract management skills, and hands-on proficiency with iManage. This position is fully onsite in Chicago and is best suited for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume contract scanning, indexing, organization, and electronic filing.
• Maintain and update contract records and legal documentation within iManage.
• Review, categorize, and organize corporate agreements and legal records.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, including maintenance of corporate books and records.
• Assist with subsidiary management, entity maintenance, and corporate recordkeeping.
• Maintain international subsidiary records and governance documentation.
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and ensure records remain current and accurate.
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal stakeholders regarding document access and retrieval.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with corporate record retention and document management procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Corporate Governance Paralegal, Corporate Paralegal, or similar role within an in-house legal department.
• Hands-on experience with iManage is required.
• Strong background in contract management and legal document organization.
• Experience with high-volume scanning, filing, indexing, and records management.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of legal documentation efficiently and accurately.
• Must be able to work onsite in Chicago for the duration of the project.
• Ability to hit the ground running with little to no onboarding.

Highly Preferred

• International subsidiary management experience.
• Familiarity with foreign entity maintenance and governance requirements.
• Experience supporting legal operations within a large multinational corporation.
• Knowledge of corporate entity management, resolutions, annual filings, and corporate records.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced corporate legal environment.

Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will be a proactive and self-sufficient corporate paralegal who combines strong governance knowledge with exceptional administrative and document management capabilities. This individual must be comfortable handling high-volume contract and records management responsibilities while also providing substantive support for corporate governance matters.

To apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send

1) your WORD version resume and

2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to View email address on click.appcast.io

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