Corporate M&A Paralegal | Top-Tier Boutique Law Firm

Job Description

About the Firm:

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A growing, sophisticated Chicago-based law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its corporate practice. The firm works with a diverse client base that includes private equity firms, venture capital investors, startups, founders, family offices, and established companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.

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This is a great opportunity for a corporate paralegal who enjoys taking ownership of transactions and working directly with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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About the Role:

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The Corporate Paralegal will work directly with attorneys on sophisticated M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate matters . This person will manage the paralegal aspects of multiple transactions simultaneously, coordinate closings and deliverables, and provide ongoing corporate governance and entity-management support.

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Responsibilities:

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• Managing paralegal responsibilities across M&A and other corporate transactions, including closing checklists, transaction timelines, and post-closing matters
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• Preparing and coordinating signature packets, execution documents, closing deliverables, and closing sets
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• Coordinating due diligence and virtual data rooms
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• Handling UCC filings, lien searches, good standing certificates, and other transaction-related searches and filings
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• Forming and maintaining corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other business entities
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• Preparing and maintaining organizational documents, corporate records, board and stockholder consents, minutes, and governance materials
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• Supporting equity issuances, capitalization records, stock certificates, and related corporate documentation
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• Communicating directly with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors throughout transactions
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Qualifications:

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• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience
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• Meaningful experience supporting M&A or other corporate transactions
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• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
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• Working knowledge of corporate governance, entity formation and maintenance, and transactional processes
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• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously
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• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently with limited day-to-day supervision
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Preferred Experience:

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• Private equity, venture capital, or startup transactional work
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• Carta or similar equity-management platforms
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• Form D and Blue Sky filings
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• Equity issuances, incentive plans, and capitalization records
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Compensation & Benefits:

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• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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• Retirement savings plan
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• Paid time off and additional employee benefits
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If you’re a corporate paralegal looking for hands-on exposure to sophisticated transactions and the opportunity to take real ownership of deals, I’d love to connect. Apply directly or reach out to learn more!