Gould & Ratner LLP

Corporate Paralegal

Gould & Ratner LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Colorado • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Assist with the preparation and execution of M&A and financing transactions, including reviewing and summarizing due diligence materials, drafting and assembling transaction documents, and coordinating closings.
  • Assist with private equity transactions, including fund formations and subscription agreements.
  • Conduct, analyze, and summarize UCC and other lien searches.
  • Prepare and file UCCs (initial and amendatory filings).
  • Assist with the formation and registration of entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, throughout the United States.
  • Prepare and file SEC Form D and attend to corresponding state blue-sky compliance.
  • Prepare resolutions in connection with transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on M&A, financing, and/or private equity transactions, as well as corporate governance and entity formation.
  • Working knowledge of corporate formalities and entity management across jurisdictions.
  • Strong legal drafting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Benefits
  • Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
  • Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
  • Hybrid in-office/remote role.
  • Full-time (37.5 hours per week, overtime occasionally needed, Non-Exempt)
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Hard Skills & Tools
M&A transactionsfinancing transactionsdue diligencetransaction documentsUCC filingsentity formationSEC Form Dcorporate governancelegal draftingblue-sky compliance
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple assignmentsdeadline managementescalation of issuescommitment to accuracy
Certifications
Bachelor's degree