Corporate Paralegal: M&A, VC & Corporate Finance

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

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.