Corporate Transactions & Closings Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Legal Assistant for Corporate matters in Chicago, IL. This full-time, hybrid role supports attorneys handling corporate transactions and franchise matters, offering close collaboration with clients and a dynamic legal team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting corporate attorneys and excels in organization, deadlines, and confidential information management. Proficiency in MS Office 365 and advanced Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant experience supporting corporate attorneys
• Experience with corporate transactions and closing processes
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with document management systems
• Professional client-service mindset
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supporting franchise law matters
• Familiarity with entity formation and corporate governance documentation

Responsibilities

• Manage complex attorney calendars, meetings, and deadlines
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong professional relationships
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Support corporate transactions, closings, and franchise matters
• Assist with entity formations and corporate governance documentation
• Maintain electronic and physical client files
• Track attorney time and assist with billing processes
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets, reports, and presentations
• Coordinate document execution, signature packets, and closing materials
• Ensure strict confidentiality of client and firm information
• Provide additional administrative and team support as needed

Skills

Corporate transactions

Closing processes

Office 365

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Document management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Document management systems

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Legal Assistant for Corporate matters in Chicago, IL. This full-time, hybrid role supports attorneys handling corporate transactions and franchise matters, offering close collaboration with clients and a dynamic legal team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting corporate attorneys and excels in organization, deadlines, and confidential information management. Proficiency in MS Office 365 and advanced Excel is required.