Corporate Transactional Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Transactional Paralegal to join its Corporate Group on a full-time, hybrid schedule. This role supports attorneys handling mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, entity management, and governance matters in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of corporate transactional experience and hold a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• 5-7 years of corporate transactional and finance experience
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, and corporate governance matters
• Experience preparing and filing corporate entity documents and related filings
• Experience preparing and organizing closing documents and binders
• Strong technical proficiency and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Support business, finance, and real estate transactions of all types
• Prepare and manage transaction checklists
• Prepare and file UCC Financing Statements
• Draft and file entity formation and corporate governance documents
• Prepare and file IRS documents
• Organize and maintain corporate entity records and minute books
• Oversee the preparation of electronic closing binders and transaction documentation
• Utilize the firm's docketing system to track matters and deadlines
• Prepare and file Form D and Blue Sky filings
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, and other third parties throughout the course of a transaction

Skills

Corporate transactions experience

Docketing

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Docketing software

Job description

A sophisticated mid-sized law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactional Paralegal to join its Corporate Group in Chicago. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys who represent clients ranging from entrepreneurial and middle-market companies to large national and global organizations. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of business, finance, and real estate transactions in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with paralegals typically in the office one day per week. More junior candidates may be expected to spend additional time in the office for training and development. The firm operates on a 35-hour work week, offers overtime eligibility, and maintains a 1,300 billable hour requirement. The salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of corporate transactional paralegal experience, including exposure to mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, entity management, and corporate governance matters. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, organized, client-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills required and Job Duties include the following:

Job Duties:

• Support business, finance, and real estate transactions of all types
• Prepare and manage transaction checklists
• Prepare and file UCC Financing Statements
• Draft and file entity formation and corporate governance documents
• Prepare and file IRS documents
• Organize and maintain corporate entity records and minute books
• Oversee the preparation of electronic closing binders and transaction documentation
• Utilize the firm's docketing system to track matters and deadlines
• Prepare and file Form D and Blue Sky filings
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, and other third parties throughout the course of a transaction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• 5-7 years of relevant corporate transactional and finance experience (less experience may be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate)
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, and corporate governance matters
• Experience preparing and filing corporate entity documents and related filings
• Experience preparing and organizing closing documents and binders
• Strong technical proficiency and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.