Strategic Corporate Paralegal - M&A & SEC

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join a busy transactional practice. This full-time, hybrid role supports attorneys on corporate, M&A, and securities matters, involving entity formation, governance, and complex transactions.

A 40-hour week with three days onsite and two remote days, plus a billable target of about 1,600 hours, awaits a highly organized candidate. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate/transactional paralegal experience, strong organizational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate or transactional paralegal experience.
• Experience with entity formation, governance, and transactional support.
• Familiarity with UCC filings and closing procedures.
• Experience with SEC filings and EDGAR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate transactions, including due diligence and closing processes.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and related documents.
• Assist with entity formation, governance, and maintenance.
• Draft corporate documents including consents, certificates, and ancillary agreements.
• Manage data rooms, closing checklists, and signature pages.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records and filings across jurisdictions.
• Handle post-closing filings and support ongoing entity compliance.
• Assist with SEC filings and EDGAR-related processes.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Due diligence

Entity formation

SEC filings

EDGAR

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

Job description

Beacon Hill in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join a busy transactional practice. This full-time, hybrid role supports attorneys on corporate, M&A, and securities matters, involving entity formation, governance, and complex transactions.

A 40-hour week with three days onsite and two remote days, plus a billable target of about 1,600 hours, awaits a highly organized candidate. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate/transactional paralegal experience, strong organizational