Corporate Paralegal

Trustpoint.One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its team and support sophisticated M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate matters on a 100% on-site basis.

You will manage multiple transactions, coordinate complex closings, perform due diligence, maintain closing checklists, and assist with entity formation and governance under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with meaningful M&A or transactional experience.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, entity maintenance, and transactional documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research/document-management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage paralegal aspects of M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate transactions.
• Maintain closing checklists, transaction timelines, deliverables, and post-closing requirements.
• Prepare and circulate signature packets and track execution and outstanding closing items.
• Coordinate due diligence and virtual data rooms.
• Order good standing, lien, litigation, and tax lien searches.
• Prepare and coordinate UCC filings and amendments.
• Coordinate pre- and post-closing filings and prepare closing sets.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors regarding transaction logistics.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research systems

Job description

Chicago, IL | 100% On-Site | $90,000–$115,000 DOE

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its team and work directly with attorneys on sophisticated M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, highly organized paralegal who can manage multiple transactions, coordinate complex closings, and take ownership of paralegal responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

M&A & Transactional Support

• Manage paralegal aspects of M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and general corporate transactions.
• Maintain closing checklists, transaction timelines, deliverables, and post-closing requirements.
• Prepare and circulate signature packets and track execution and outstanding closing items.
• Coordinate due diligence and virtual data rooms.
• Order good standing, lien, litigation, and tax lien searches.
• Prepare and coordinate UCC-1, UCC-3, amendments, continuations, and termination filings.
• Coordinate pre- and post-closing filings and prepare closing sets.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors regarding transaction logistics.

Entity Formation & Corporate Governance

• Form, qualify, maintain, amend, and dissolve corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities.
• Prepare organizational documents, including bylaws, operating agreements, consents, and related materials.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, capitalization records, and compliance documents.
• Assist with board and stockholder consents, meeting materials, certifications, and annual filings.
• Prepare and maintain stock certificates and equity documentation.

Filings & Practice Support

• Prepare SS-4, Form 8832, and 83(b) election filings as needed.
• Conduct entity name availability searches and coordinate certificates and organizational documents.
• Conduct factual and legal research at the direction of attorneys.
• Track deadlines and maintain organized matter files and transaction documents.
• Provide occasional support for real estate transactions, including title and survey requests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with meaningful M&A or transactional experience.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, entity maintenance, and transactional documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research/document-management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Carta or similar equity management platforms.
• Form D and state Blue Sky filings.
• Equity issuances, stock options/incentive plans, and capitalization records.
• Venture capital/startup corporate work or private equity transactions.

$90,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience

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