Senior Corporate Paralegal

Senior Paralegal – In-House Legal Team

Itasca, IL (Hybrid)

A well-established, global financial services organization is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact role supporting attorneys across corporate governance, commercial contracting, legal operations, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

This role partners closely with legal and business stakeholders to manage a broad range of legal matters, including entity management, contract review, litigation support, and legal operations . The Senior Paralegal will also play a key role in administering the department’s matter management system (Brightflag), ensuring matters are tracked, maintained, and reported accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters (open/close matters, track deadlines, run reports, maintain data integrity)
• Process and track outside counsel invoices and ensure compliance with billing guidelines
• Support corporate governance and entity management (formations, filings, resolutions, board materials)
• Review and assist with NDAs and vendor/commercial contracts
• Coordinate contract execution, routing, and storage
• Provide litigation and regulatory support , including document collection and tracking deadlines
• Maintain legal files and records in SharePoint and governance systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations
• Assist with process improvements and legal operations initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm (in-house strongly preferred)
• Experience with corporate governance, entity management, and contract review
• Exposure to SOX or similar compliance frameworks
• Experience with matter management systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Working knowledge of commercial contracts, secured transactions, and UCC concepts
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: 10% discretionary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities

Why Apply

• Collaborative, high-performing in-house legal team
• Exposure to a wide range of legal and operational matters
• Hybrid flexibility with a stable, growth-oriented organization

If you’re a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to connect.

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