Corporate Transactional Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off / leave programs

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a sophisticated mid-sized law firm in Chicago, seeks a Corporate Transactional Paralegal to join its Corporate Group. This full-time, hybrid role supports attorneys handling entrepreneurial to global clients on business, finance, and real estate transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of corporate transactional and finance experience, including mergers and acquisitions exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate is required.
• 5-7 years of corporate transactional and finance experience.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
• Experience preparing and organizing closing documents and binders.
• Strong attention to detail and client service mindset.

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 corporate records and minute books.
• Oversee electronic closing binders and transaction documentation.
• Use docketing system to track matters and deadlines.
• Prepare Form D and Blue Sky filings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and title companies throughout transactions.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Finance transactions

Mergers & acquisitions exposure

Document management

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Docketing system

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

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.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.