Corporate Finance Paralegal

About the role

Vedder's Chicago office is seeking a Corporate Finance Paralegal to manage all aspects of deal management for Finance and other transactions from inception to post-closing. This high-profile position involves direct interface with attorneys, clients, Corporate Services, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources
• Preliminary organization of records and documents
• Work with Accounting to manage corporate services vendors, post-completion billing, and vendor invoice management
• Work with Corporate Services Team to manage client information in Corporate Focus
• Create and update checklists (check in new documents, change status, etc.)
• Draft transactional documents including resolutions, opinions, allonges, joinders, Secretary's certificates, Incumbency certificates, and other legal documents relating to loan parties
• Run, order, and summarize UCC, state and federal lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches
• Prepare and file various UCC financing statements (UCC-1, Fixture, Amendments, Continuation, and Terminations) for the purpose of securing loans, including notes, mortgages
• Review and analyze the sufficiency of documentation
• Order good standing certifications and certified charters
• Manage, review, and organize due diligence materials
• Prepare and submit 8821 form and W-9 form to IRS
• Create signature packets and coordinate their execution (both original and PDF) by multiple parties
• Prepare and circulate closing documents to all parties for their review and comments
• Prepare, obtain, and organize required closing certificates and related documents for pre-closing
• Assemble fully executed closing documents (both original and PDF) with related exhibits, schedules, and attachments
• Order post-closing UCC Search to reflect updates
• Prepare transmittal letters and coordinate the delivery of the Notes, intercreditor Agreements, and Deposit Accounts Control Agreements to loan parties
• Manage/oversee the creation of transactional closing sets or binders and CDs (electronic format) and distribute to appropriate parties
• Manage the post-closing database to handle post-closing matters and create email reminders
• Interact and coordinate with various service companies
• Assist the attorneys with various tasks and assignments
• Recognize and resolve problems

1500 billable hours target.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program preferred
• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience involving transactional and corporate/securities matters required
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Firm-paid Life and Disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm-provided training programs
• Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate achievements and milestones
• Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies
• Employee discount program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Back-up child & elder care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discounts

Pay

$85,000/yr - $105,000/yr