Corporate Paralegal - Chicago

Axiom; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 71.000 - 310.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Axiom is seeking a corporate governance paralegal in Chicago to support top Fortune 100 clients on temporary secondments. You'll draft and review governance documents, help maintain records, and assist with SEC filings.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years in a large in-house environment, strong governance knowledge, and proficiency with legal research tools. Engagement-based assignments typically run about six months at a time.

Formación

• 9+ years of corporate governance experience in a large in-house environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC filings, and compliance.
• Proficient with legal research tools and databases.
• Willing to work on an engagement-based, temporary secondment for ~6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Assist client's legal team in drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, bylaws, policies, and charters.
• Conduct research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Maintain and update corporate records, including board and committee minutes, shareholder records, and other governance-related documents.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents including annual reports, proxy statements, and SEC filings.

Conocimientos

Corporate governance

Legal research

In-house paralegal

Engagement-based work

Herramientas

Legal databases

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team as a Corporate Paralegal at Axiom

Location: Chicago

We are currently seeking corporate governance paralegals to join our bench of fully vetted candidates working temporary secondments for our top F100 clients in Chicago. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Assist client's legal team in drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, bylaws, policies, and charters
• Conduct research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements related to corporate governance and compliance
• Maintain and update corporate records, including board and committee minutes, shareholder records, and other governance-related documents
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents including annual reports, proxy statements, and SEC filings

Qualifications

• 9+ years of corporate governance experience gained working as a paralegal in a large corporate in-house environment
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices and familiarity with corporate filings, SEC regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficient in legal research tools, databases, and related software
• Open to working in an engagement-based role, seconded to clients on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months at a time

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world‑class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting‑edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward‑thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi‑faced, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

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