Transactional Paralegal

Greenkey Resources LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenkey Resources LLC in Chicago is seeking a Transactional Paralegal to support the legal team in corporate governance and transactional matters. You will engage in real estate transactions and collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure seamless operations.

You will draft, review, and edit documents, coordinate closings, and maintain transaction records while ensuring timelines and governance standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
• 5-7 years of paralegal experience in corporate and transactional matters.
• Experience in real estate transactions and corporate governance preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Corporate Services Company (CSC) preferred.
• Experience with title commitments, surveys, and zoning reports is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including NDAs and transaction contracts.
• Coordinate closing processes, including document execution and delivery.
• Monitor transaction timelines and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare entity formation documents, operating agreements, and governance materials.
• Maintain legal department databases, templates, and transaction documentation.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and internal business teams.
• Support real estate transactions, including title commitment and survey reviews.
• Contribute to special legal projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Project management

CSC familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Transactional Paralegal Overview

• The Transactional Paralegal will support the legal team, focusing on corporate governance and transactional matters.
• Engage in diverse legal projects, including real estate transactions and corporate governance tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure seamless legal operations.
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and editing of legal documents and contracts.
• Coordinate transaction closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Maintain legal department files, templates, databases, and transaction records.
• Monitor transaction timelines and follow up on outstanding items for completion.
• Support organizational document preparation, including entity formation and governance materials.

Contribute to the firm's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all projects.

Transactional Paralegal Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including NDAs and transaction contracts.
• Coordinate closing processes, including document execution and delivery.
• Monitor transaction timelines and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare entity formation documents, operating agreements, and governance materials.
• Maintain legal department databases, templates, and transaction documentation.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and internal business teams.
• Support real estate transactions, including title commitment and survey reviews.
• Contribute to special legal projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and practices.

Transactional Paralegal Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of paralegal experience in corporate and transactional matters.
• Experience in real estate transactions and corporate governance preferred.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and prioritizing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Corporate Services Company (CSC) preferred.
• Experience with title commitments, surveys, and zoning reports is advantageous.
• Strong sense of integrity, ethics, and adaptability to diverse audiences.