Senior Corporate Paralegal

Are you a highly skilled Corporate Paralegal with deep experience supporting venture-backed companies, corporate transactions, and securities compliance? Trustpoint.One has joined forces with a leading AmLaw firm in their search for an exceptional professional to join a busy, thriving and growing team. The Corporate Paralegal will play a critical role in managing complex corporate matters from formation through financing, governance, and ongoing compliance.

• Location: Chicago, IL. Role is Office-Based (Must Be Commutable)
• Core Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Availability for paid overtime is a must !
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Experience: 10+ Years of Corporate Paralegal Experience, ideally from a leading law firm

What You'll Do

As a Senior Corporate Paralegal, you'll work closely with attorneys and clients while independently managing sophisticated corporate and securities matters, including:

• Maintaining capitalization tables, stock ledgers, and option records
• Managing corporate records and governance documentation
• Preparing and filing Section 16 reports and supporting SEC compliance initiatives
• Utilizing platforms such as Carta, Pulley, SEC EDGAR Next, HighQ, Box, DocuSign, and SimplyAgree
• Preparing, organizing, and filing corporate transaction documents, including:
• Articles of Incorporation and Organization
• Amendments and state qualifications
• Board and shareholder consents
• Merger and acquisition documents
• Closing books and electronic closing sets
• Annual reports and corporate filings
• Supporting entity formations, including Corporations, LLCs, and 501(c)(3) organizations
• Preparing transaction-related documents and closing deliverables
• Managing data rooms, matter files, and signature workflows
• Conducting Blue Sky research and filings

What Our Client is Looking For

• 10+ years of corporate paralegal experience with significant substantive responsibility
• Expertise equivalent to or exceeding that of a junior associate in corporate practice
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, securities filings, and transactional support
• Hands-on experience with Carta, Pulley, SEC EDGAR Next, HighQ, Box, DocuSign, and SimplyAgree
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• For California-based candidates: Must meet California Paralegal requirements

Why Join Our Client?

You'll become a trusted, industry-leading partner on sophisticated corporate and securities matters, working alongside talented attorneys and innovative clients in a collaborative, professional environment where your expertise is highly valued.

Ready to take the next step in your corporate paralegal career? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information!

Key Details Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable law.

In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client’s applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices. Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate.

Client Specific Requirements Notice Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law