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Position: Corporate Paralegal
Location: Northern Suburbs of Chicago

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support our client's in-house legal department, collaborating closely with attorneys and legal team members on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. This role requires a proactive professional with a deep understanding of corporate governance, transactional support, and legal compliance. It is a full time onsite position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising confidentiality agreements and similar legal documents.
• Support legal and business teams with document management, due diligence, and routine corporate filings.
• Act as a liaison between internal business units, outside counsel, registered agents, and third-party vendors to coordinate document flow and legal processes.
• Prepare and file a variety of corporate documents, including entity formations, amendments, foreign qualifications, trade name registrations, annual reports, and dissolution paperwork.
• Manage legal documentation and records, including maintaining corporate databases and tracking entity information.
• Support the completion of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) questionnaires and related requests.
• Respond to service of process (SOP) notices and subpoenas in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct conflict checks and assist in preparing disclosure schedules for corporate transactions.
• Build and maintain spreadsheets, visual reports, and organization charts as needed to support legal operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10 years of corporate paralegal experience, with a preference for in-house legal department exposure.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications; experience with Visio or similar tools is a plus.
• Highly organized with a sharp attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience supporting the full lifecycle of financial transactions, from initial evaluation through closing.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities with strong task management capabilities.
• Works well independently but also thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• Brings a can-do attitude and openness to expanding responsibilities.

*Only qualified candidates will be contacted*

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