Global Finance Paralegal — Complex Banking Deals

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a Global Finance Paralegal to manage large-scale banking and financial transactions, assist with research and document management, and support closing processes.

The role requires 10+ years’ experience at a medium or large law firm, U.C.C. experience, and a BA/BS with strong academics; a ABA-accredited paralegal certificate is preferred.

Overtime is required; compensation includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience at a medium or large law firm in banking or financial transactions.
• U.C.C. experience and demonstrated proficiency.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers in the Global Finance Group on commercial loans, securitizations and other corporate finance transactions.
• Draft and arrange for the recordation of U.C.C. financing statements and fixture filings and exhibits.
• Research Article 9 & U.C.C. issues.
• Obtain, review and analyze lien search reports and prepare lien summaries.
• Obtain incorporation/formation documents and prepare initial drafts of ancillary closing documents.
• Review, summarize and organize due diligence materials.
• Conduct, monitor or coordinate a closing and all post-closing activities.
• Review closing documents for completeness and compliance.
• Prepare and distribute closing books.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the lawyers or paralegal manager

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

BA/BS

Paralegal Certificate (ABA accredited)

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a Global Finance Paralegal to manage large-scale banking and financial transactions, assist with research and document management, and support closing processes.

The role requires 10+ years’ experience at a medium or large law firm, U.C.C. experience, and a BA/BS with strong academics; a ABA-accredited paralegal certificate is preferred.

Overtime is required; compensation includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.