Global Finance Paralegal: Structured Lending & Closings

Sidley Austin; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 108.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a paralegal to support commercial finance transactions and closings. You will prepare closing deliverables, maintain checklists, and assist with lien searches under attorney supervision.

The role involves reviewing documents, coordinating closing logistics, and ensuring compliance with transaction requirements while developing expertise in UCC Article 8/9 and related processes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0–3 years of paralegal experience in commercial finance or related field.
• Paralegal certificate preferred; ABA-approved program.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Aufgaben

• Develop understanding of negotiated lending and structured finance transactions.
• Assist on closings including preparing deliverables and closing documentation under supervision.
• Prepare and review closing documents, checklists, and formation documents.
• Learn lien searches and review search results.
• Order and review corporate documents and good standing certificates.
• Prepare signature pages and use electronic platforms where appropriate.
• Coordinate transaction workflows and post-closing processes.
• Review documents for completeness and compliance with transaction requirements.

Kenntnisse

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Discretion/confidentiality

Ability to work under pressure

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

DocuSign

Jobbeschreibung

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a paralegal to support commercial finance transactions and closings. You will prepare closing deliverables, maintain checklists, and assist with lien searches under attorney supervision.

The role involves reviewing documents, coordinating closing logistics, and ensuring compliance with transaction requirements while developing expertise in UCC Article 8/9 and related processes.