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Beacon Hill is looking for a Funds Paralegal for a law firm in downtown Chicago! If qualified and interested, please apply!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the formation and organization of private funds and related entities, including drafting formation documents, partnership agreements, operating agreements, and subscription documents.
- Manage investor onboarding and closing processes, including tracking investor commitments, preparing closing binders, and maintaining investor records.
- Support attorneys with regulatory and compliance filings (e.g., Form D, Form ADV, Blue Sky filings, FATCA/CRS, beneficial ownership reporting).
- Maintain and update fund management databases and corporate records, including capitalization tables, minute books, and investor ledgers.
- Coordinate with service providers such as fund administrators, auditors, and compliance consultants.
- Conduct legal research related to investment management, securities laws, and fund regulations.
- Prepare draft correspondence, certificates, and other corporate governance documents.
- Assist with ongoing fund operations, including amendments, investor communications, and dissolution processes.
- Ensure all documentation is executed properly, filed, and stored in accordance with firm policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; paralegal certification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in private funds, investment management, or corporate law (law firm or in-house asset management setting).
- Strong knowledge of private fund structures, securities regulations, and investment management practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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