Corporate Paralegal — M&A & VC Transactions

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal in Chicago to support a transactional practice at a growing law firm. The role involves handling M&A, private equity, venture capital and corporate finance matters, managing closing checklists, due diligence materials and corporate records.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience, strong transaction-management skills and familiarity with UCC filings and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Meaningful experience supporting M&A or other corporate transactions.
• Experience with entity formation, corporate governance and entity maintenance.
• Strong closing and transaction-management experience.
• Experience with UCC filings, corporate searches and closing documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Carta, Blue Sky filings or equity administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage closing checklists, transaction timelines and post-closing deliverables.
• Coordinate signature packets, execution and closing logistics.
• Organize due diligence materials and virtual data rooms.
• Prepare and coordinate UCC filings, lien searches, good standing certificates and other transactional searches.
• Form, qualify, maintain and dissolve corporations, LLCs and other business entities.
• Prepare organizational documents, board and stockholder consents, minutes and other governance materials.
• Maintain minute books, capitalization records, stock certificates and other corporate records.
• Support private equity, venture capital and general M&A transactions.
• Assist with equity issuances, incentive plans and related corporate documentation.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

M&A support

Transaction management

UCC filings

Due diligence

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Tools

Carta

Blue Sky filings

Equity administration

Job description

Verital Advisory Search seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal in Chicago to support a transactional practice at a growing law firm. The role involves handling M&A, private equity, venture capital and corporate finance matters, managing closing checklists, due diligence materials and corporate records.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience, strong transaction-management skills and familiarity with UCC filings and corporate governance.