Corporate Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing practice.

This remote Illinois-based role supports transactional real estate and corporate matters, coordinating closing deliverables and due diligence for sophisticated deals. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience in corporate transactions and real estate, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal corporate transactions and commercial real estate transaction experience required

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects
• Manage transaction timelines, closing checklists, and electronic closing binders
• Coordinate signatures, document execution, and closing deliverables
• Assist with corporate entity formations and governance matters
• Maintain corporate records and organizational documents
• Prepare and coordinate state filings and annual compliance requirements
• Assist with due diligence review and transaction support
• Communicate with clients, lenders, investors, title companies, and opposing counsel
• Track outstanding items and proactively ensure transactions remain on schedule

Skills

Paralegal corporate transactions

Commercial real estate transactions

Job description

Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Illinois (Remote)

Salary: $50,000-80,000 + Bonus Potential

A growing boutique law firm is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its highly entrepreneurial and collaborative practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a transactional legal professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients, managing sophisticated deals, and making a meaningful impact within a growing organization.

The ideal candidate will bring experience supporting commercial real estate and corporate transactions and will thrive in a fast-paced, business-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects
• Manage transaction timelines, closing checklists, and electronic closing binders
• Coordinate signatures, document execution, and closing deliverables
• Assist with corporate entity formations and governance matters
• Maintain corporate records and organizational documents
• Prepare and coordinate state filings and annual compliance requirements
• Assist with due diligence review and transaction support
• Communicate with clients, lenders, investors, title companies, and opposing counsel
• Track outstanding items and proactively ensure transactions remain on schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal corporate transactions and commercial real estate transaction experience required
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment (must be based in Illinois)
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Experience

• Commercial real estate development transactions
• Corporate governance and entity maintenance
• Entity formations and Secretary of State filings
• Joint ventures, private equity, or investment fund transactions
• Due diligence and closing coordination
• Registered agent platforms such as CSC

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% Remote (Illinois-based candidates only)
• Sophisticated transactional work in a boutique environment
• Direct exposure to decision-makers and clients
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing legal practice
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture
• Lower billable expectations than many traditional law firms
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.