Paralegal - Global Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago seeks a Global Finance Paralegal to support the firm’s financing transactions, including commercial loans and securitizations, and to assist with research and document management.

The role requires at least 10 years in a big firm and UCC experience; a BA/BS is required and a Paralegal Certificate is preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with strong academic credentials.
• 10+ years' experience at a medium or large law firm in banking or financial transactions with UCC proficiency.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
• Proficient in DocuSign.

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.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Judgment

Interpersonal comms

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Under pressure

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

The Global Finance Paralegal manages all aspects of large-scale financial transactions and will assist with research and document management. The position requires overtime.

Duties and 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.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program
• Proficient in DocuSign

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

The target salary range for this role is: $120,000 - $145,000 if located in Illinois

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team. Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.